Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Judy Garland, synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas, in two parts (blue). each: 40 x 40in. (101.7 x 101.7cm.) Executed in 1979. Estimate: £ 2,000,000-3,000,000. © Christie's Images Limited

LONDON.- Christie’s announce that they will offer Zwei Liebespaare, a masterpiece by Gerhard Richter (b. 1932), at the evening auction of Post-War and Contemporary Art on Wednesday 6 February 2008. Painted in 1966, and acquired from the artist by the mother of the present owner, the picture dates from the highpoint of Richter’s Pop period, and is expected to realise in the region of £6 million / $12 million. At Christie’s recent auction of Post-War and Contemporary Art in New York on 13 November 2007, Richter’s Düsenjäger (JetFighter), 1963, sold for $11,241,000 / £5,430,435, setting a world record price for the artist at auction.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), Palm Springs Jump, signed, titled and dated `"PALM SPRINGS JUMP" JeanMichelB 1982' (on the reverse) acrylic, oilstick and gold paint on canvas, 72 x 84in. (183 x 213.5cm.). Executed in 1982. Estimate: in excess of £5 million. © Christie's Images Limited