Lot 87
  • 87

Christo

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Christo
  • The Gates (Project for Central Park, N.Y.C.) Central Park S. 5th Ave, Central Park W, West 110th St
  • signed, titled and dated 2004; signed and dated 2004 on the reverse
  • pencil, wax crayon, enamel paint, fabric sample, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, masking tape and map

  • 22.5 by 28.9 by 3.2cm.; 8 7/8 by 11 3/8 by 1 1/4 in.

Condition

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a media accretion towards the centre of the top edge and a further media accretion towards the centre of the top left hand quadrant. There is a small rub mark towards the centre of the right extreme edge and further rub marks towards the bottom right and left hand corners.
"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