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Christo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)
- (i) signed, titled and dated 1994
(i)-(ii) pencil, fabric, twine, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, fabric sample, black and white area photograph and architecture plan on card in two plexiglass frames
- (i) 31 by 78cm.; 12 by 30½in.
- (ii) 67.2 by 78cm.; 26¼ by 30½in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Condition
Colours:
The coloursare fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer with greater contrast in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the silver metallic light-reflective quality of the fabric collage to the left side of (i) in the original. The different textures of each individual piece of collage throughout both works is not accurately conveyed in the catalogue illustration.
Condition:
(i) The work is in very good condition. There is a short horizontal line of pale discolouration to the centre of the left edge. There is a semi-circular rub mark to the exterior of the plexiglass box running from top to bottom, left of centre and a few further light scattered rub marks to the plexiglass elsewhere. The lower right corner is bending downwards though this is original to the work's execution
(ii) The work is in very good condition. The upper left extreme corner tip is very slightly bent. There is a vertical rub mark (4cm in length) to the left centre of the upper extreme edge. A few scattered handling marks and unobtrusive fine scratches are visible in raking light to the exterior of the plexiglass.
"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 Christo and Jeanne-Claude