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Christo
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- Curtains for la Rotunda (Project for la Rotonda - Via Enrico Besana - Milano)
- signed, titled and dated 1970
- black and white photograph, fabric, map and staples on card
- 71 by 56cm.; 28 by 22in.
Provenance
Galerie Der Spiegel, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre , 1983-84, no. 64
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Zeichnungen der 50er bis 70er Jahre aus dem Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld, 1980, no. 28
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter and softer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are spots of glue residue where the fabric collage meets the photograph, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is slight discolouration throughout the composition, most notably around the edges of the map and photograph, visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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