- 521
Christo
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and USA)
i: signed, titled and dated 1987; inscribed on the reverse with installation instructions and numbered 5A
ii: inscribed on the reverse with installation instructions and numbered 5B
- graphite, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, topography map on paper collage and mounted to panel, in two parts
- i: 65 by 15 in. 165 by 38 cm.
- ii: 65 by 42 in. 165 by 106.6 cm.
Provenance
Satani Gallery, Tokyo
Exhibited
Tokyo, Satani Gallery, Christo the Umbrellas: Joint Project for Japan and the U.S.A., January - February 1988, cat. no. 5, p. 52, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Not examined out of the Plexiglas encasing. There is evidence of adhesive accretion and light soiling marks due to the artist's working method. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work.
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.