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Christo
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Gates (Project for New York City)
- i. signed, titled and dated 2002; signed, dated 2002 and numbered 19A on the reverse
ii. signed, dated 2002 and numbered 19B on the reverse - i. acrylic, charcoal, crayon, printed paper and paper collage on board in Plexiglas box
ii. crayon, pastel, charcoal and graphite on paper mounted to board in Plexiglas box - i. 15 1/2 by 65 1/2 in. 39.4 by 166.4 cm.
- ii. 42 1/2 by 65 1/2 in. 108 by 166.4 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 2007
Exhibited
Venice, Museo di Palazzo Grimani, Frontiers Reimagined: Art That Connects Us, May - November 2015, p. 100, illustrated
Condition
This work is very good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. In the larger panel, the graphite and light charcoal smudges are inherent to the artists working method and the sheet exhibits extremely minimal evidence of wear. Each panel framed in a Plexiglas box.
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.
Catalogue Note
"We tell them that we believe it will be beautiful because that is our specialty, we only create joy and beauty. We have never done a sad work. Through the drawings, we hope a majority will be able to visualize it."
Christo