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Christo
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado)
- signed, titled and dated 1972
pencil, fabric, pastel, wax crayon, staples, fabric collage, ball point pen and technical data on card
- 71 by 56cm.; 28 by 22in.
Provenance
Galerie Der Spiegel, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1975
Exhibited
Cologne, Galerie Der Spiegel, Christo, 1975
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to convey the texture of the fabric.
Condition: This work is in very good condition and is held securely behind its mount. The work is slightly warped due to the artist's choice of medium. There is slight undulation to the paper collage at the bottom of the composition.
"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