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CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE | Wrapped Reichstag
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Christo and Jeanne-Claude
- Wrapped Reichstag
- i. signed, titled and dated 1985; numbered 25A on the reverseii. numbered 25B on the reverse
- collage with pencil, fabric, twine, photo, pastel, crayon and ballpoint pen on card
- i. 11 1/4 by 28 1/4 in. 28.8 by 71.8 cm. ii. 22 1/4 by 28 1/4 in. 56.5 by 71.8 cm.
- Overall: 33 1/2 by 28 1/4 in. 85.3 by 71.8 cm.
Provenance
Obelisk Gallery, Boston
D. Fayman, San Diego
Christie's, London, 20 May 1998, Lot 129
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
D. Fayman, San Diego
Christie's, London, 20 May 1998, Lot 129
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheets are very slightly undulated. i. There is evidence of minor rubbing to the medium as well as stray media, which is consistent with the artist's working method and choice of medium. Under close inspection, there is evidence of pale timestaining to the sheet. ii. The collage elements appear stable and well intact. Under close inspection, there is very minor fraying to the collage elements which is inherent and consistent with the artist's working method and choice of medium. There is some stray media and a a few scattered, unobtrusive pinpoint surface accretions. Only visible under very close inspection, There is evidence of very minor lifting to a few points along the perimeter and a very minor, unobtrusive 1/8 in. scuff at the right vertical edge. Each enclosed in 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.