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CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE | Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Christo and Jeanne-Claude
- Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
- i. signed, titled and dated 1983; numbered 130A on the reverseii. numbered 130B on the reverse
- i. enamel, crayon, pastel and printed paper collage on board in Plexiglas boxii. graphite, enamel, wax crayon and fabric collage on board in Plexiglas box
- i. 11 1/4 by 28 1/4 in. 28.6 by 71.8 cm.
- ii. 22 1/4 by 28 1/4 in. 56.5 by 71.8 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Chicago (acquired directly from the artist in 1983)
Donated from the above to the present owner in 2017
Donated from the above to the present owner in 2017
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The collage elements are stable. There is some soft undulation and pale time staining to the paper collage elements. There is some scattered adhesive residue throughout the work, more noticeable to the perimeter of some of the collage elements. Under close inspection, there is some scattered, non-obtrusive stray media and minor surface accretions. Framed in two Plexiglas boxes.
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.