Lot 298
  • 298

Christo

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Christo
  • The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA)
  • i. signed twice, dated twice 1986 and inscribed 8A on the reverse
    ii. inscribed 8B on the reverse
  • i. graphite, wax crayon, enamel paint and paper collage mounted to masoniteii. graphite, wax crayon, pastel, colored pencil, fabric and paper collage mounted to masonite
  • i. 30 3/4 by 12 1/4 in. 78.1 by 31.1 cm.
  • ii. 30 3/4 by 26 1/2 in. 78.1 by 67.3 cm.

Provenance

Serge de Bloe, Brussels
Monochrome Gallery, Portland
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered pastel and graphite smudges and evidence of glue residue around the collaged elements. There is a slight undulation to the sheets, which is inherent to the artist's working method. Each framed in a Plexiglas box. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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