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Christo
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)
- signed and dated 2003
- graphite, charcoal, wax crayon, fabric sample, enamel paint, pastel on paper, photograph and engineering drawings collaged on paper board, in 2 parts
- i. 15 by 96 in. 38 by 244 cm.; ii. 42 by 96 in. 106.6 by 244 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, New York, May 10, 2006, lot 197
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, May 10, 2006, lot 197
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
i. This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board. The collage elements are intact. There is light wear at the edges of the sheet and minor fraying to the edges of the orange fabric. There is evidence of adhesive residue on the printed paper and fabric elements. This work was not examined out of its frame. Framed under Plexiglas.
ii. This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board. There is some very light wear to the edges and a soft undulation to the sheet is evident. This work was not examined out of its frame. Framed under Plexiglas.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.