- 191
Christo
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- Running Fence (Project for Sonoma County, State of California)
- signed, dated 1976 and variously inscribed
- pencil, pastel, charcoal and fabric on paper
- (i) 40 by 245.3cm.; 15 3/4 by 96 1/2 in. (ii) 108 by 245.3cm.; 42 1/2 by 96 1/2 in.
Provenance
Jan Eric van Löwenadler, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1976
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1976
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the sheets tend more towards a cream tone in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is tape on the corners of the Perspex box which appears to be original, and some light surface scratches.
(ii) The sheet undulates beneath the Perspex.
"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 Fence has no end or start, only east and west, even when it is crossing Highway 101, up Meacham Hill. There is an eastern extremity and a western extremity.”
CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE
in conversation with Eye Level in: Exhibition Catalogue, Washington, DC, Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence , 2010, online resource