‘Slowhand’ turns vendor as Eric Clapton sells $19.5m Gerhard Richter at Christie’s

A large abstract painting by Gerhard Richter consigned by musician Eric Clapton was among the highlights of last night’s auction at Christie’s New York.

It was knocked down at $19.5m (£15.6m) at Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art sale, a price whi…

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