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Christo
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Gates (Project for Central Park New York City)
- i. signed, titled and dated 1985
- i. oilstick, crayon, graphite with printed paper collage on board
ii. oilstick, crayon and graphite with board and fabric collage on board - i. 12 1/4 by 30 3/4 in. 31.1 by 78.1 cm.
- ii. 26 1/2 by 30 3/4 in. 67.3 by 78.1 by cm.
Provenance
Vanderwoude Tananbaum Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in February 1986
Acquired from the above by the present owner in February 1986
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. All of the collage elements are stable and intact. There is some very minor scattered stray media noted, due to the artist’s working method. There is some minor adhesive residue viewable under close inspection, also due to the artist’s working method. Under close inspection, there are minor scratches to the Plexiglas. Framed in 2 Plexiglas box frames.
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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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.