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Christo
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)
- signed, titled and dated 2003
- pencil, fabric, oil stick, charcoal, enamel paint, map and fabric on board, in 2 parts
- i. 12 1/4 by 30 7/8 in. 31.1 by 78.4 cm.
- ii. 26 5/8 by 30 7/8 in. 67.6 by 78.4 cm.
Provenance
Mark Newhouse, New York
Christie's, New York, September 22, 2005, lot 253
Private Collection, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Christie's, New York, September 22, 2005, lot 253
Private Collection, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Each sheet is hinged to the backing in multiple places. There is some light surface soiling. The sheet on the lower work undulates slightly. Each framed in a Plexiglas box frame.
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.
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.