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Christo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- Wrapped Woman, Project for the film "Empaquetage d'une femme"
- signed, dated 1963 and inscribed
- graphite on paper
- 28 by 22 in. 71 by 56 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist
Exhibited
Berlin, Neuer Berliner Kunstverein at Martin-Gropius-Bau, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Early Works 1958-1969, 2001, pl. no. 128, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The paper exhibits minor age discoloration. There is minor soiling to the sheet, consistent with the medium and presumably from the artist's studio. There is a 1 inch area of skinned paper located approximately 8 ½ inches from the left and 2 ¾ inches from the top edge. There is an erasure mark along the lower edge approximately 1 ½ inches from the left corner which was presumably made by the artist. Encased in Plexiglas. Not examined out of the frame.
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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.