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CHRISTO | Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Christo
- Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
- i: signed, titled and dated 1983; inscribed 11A on the reverseii: inscribed 11B on the reverse
- pastel, wax crayon, graphite, aerial photograph, fabric sample and enamel paint on paper, in 2 parts
- i: 38 x 165 cm; 15 x 65 in. & ii: 106,6 x 165 cm; 42 x 65 in.
- overall: 147,5 x 166,5 cm; 58 1/16 x 65 in.
- Executed in 1983.
Provenance
Serge de Bloe, Brussels
Collection Z, Brussels (acquired from the above)
Collection Z, Brussels (acquired from the above)
Condition
The colours in the printed catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The artist's tape is visible over the edges of the plexi in the upper corners of the panels. The paper is slightly undulated in the upper panel. There are faint scratches to the the plexi as well. This work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the artist.