Lot 81
  • 81

Christo

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description

  • Christo
  • Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
  • signed and dated 1982
  • oilstick, charcoal, enamel paint and aerial photograph collage on paper, in 2 parts 
  • i. 15 1/2 by 96 1/2 in. 39.4 by 245.1 cm.
  • ii. 42 1/2 by 96 1/2 in. 108 by 245.1 cm.

Provenance

Obelisk Gallery, Boston
Private Collection

Condition

i.) This work is in very good condition overall. There is pale time staining to the sheet. There are faint scattered smudges and some minor adhesive residue evident, due to the artistÂ’s working method. The adhesive has discolored and darkened over time. Framed in a Plexiglas box frame. There is some cracking to the corners of the frame. ii.) This work is in excellent condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing. The colors are vibrant. There is a very subtle undulation to the sheet. Framed in a Plexiglas box frame. There is some cracking to the corners of the 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.
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