Christo
Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)
Christo
1935 - 2020
Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)
i. signed, titled, dated 1993 and variously inscribed; signed, dated 1993 and variously inscribed on the reverse
ii. variously inscribed; signed, dated 1993 and variously inscribed on the reverse
pencil, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, technical drawing and fabric sample on paper, in two parts, in artist's Plexiglas frame
i. 39.2 by 166.3 cm. 15⅜ by 65½ in.
ii. 107.9 by 166.3 cm. 42½ by 65½ in.
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Private Collection, Scandinavia (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner