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Christo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Christo
- 380 Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées and Rond Point des Champs-Elysées à Paris)
- signé et daté
graphite, crayon de couleurs, gouache, plastique, ficelle, polyéthylène, photographie noir et blanc, papier (collage)
- 72,5 x 56,5 cm ; 28 3/8 x 22 1/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1969.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Paris
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on photograph and paper laid on original cardboard.
Two pinhead sized scuffs (less than 2 mm each) are visible under very close inspection :
- one located 3 cm from the lower edge and 21 cm from the left edge
- one located 3,5 cm from the lower edge and 6 cm from the left edge.
There is a tiny dot of oxidation (less than 1 mm) located 21 cm from the right edge and 26 cm from the lower edge only visible under close inpsection.
The upper right corner of the plexiglas box is slightly deglued.
This work is in excellent condition.
"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
signed and dated; graphite, color pencil, gouache, string, polyethylene, black and white photograph and paper collage on board. Executed in 1969.
" Plus que des études préparatoires, dessins et photo-montages sont des éléments organiques de la structure du regard." (in catalogue Christo from Lilja Collection, MAMAC Nice, 1989, Pierre Restany, Le murmure des voiles, p.25)