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Christo
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- Wrapped Payphone
- signed, dated 1988 and numbered 26/30 on the reverse
- payphone, fabric, twine, rope and polyethylene
- 22 by 8 1/2 by 9 in. 55.9 by 21.6 by 22.9 cm.
- Executed in 1988, this work is number 26 from an edition of 30 plus 8 artist's proofs, published by Edition Schellmann, Munich and New York.
Provenance
Max Lang Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2006
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2006
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All of the elements are well intact. There is some light dust accumulation throughout and minor surface soiling to the canvas element. There are a few areas of minor adhesive residue noted, due to the artist's working method.
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.