- 109
Christo
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Christo
- Packed Hay, Project for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- signé, titré et daté
- graphite, toile de jute, ficelle, peinture d'émail, crayon gras, fusain, stylo à bille et agrafes sur papier-carton
- 55,9 x 71,1 cm; 22 x 28 in.
- Exécuté en 1968.
Provenance
Herbert B. Palmer and Co., Los Angeles
Annely Juda Fine Art, London
Posner Gallery, Milwaukee
Hirschl & Adler, New York
Galerie des 4 Mouvements, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel en 1973.
Annely Juda Fine Art, London
Posner Gallery, Milwaukee
Hirschl & Adler, New York
Galerie des 4 Mouvements, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel en 1973.
Condition
This work is under glass. The artist pinholes are visible at the angles. There is a media mark perpendicular to the upper edge (visible in the catalogue illustration). This work is in very good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
signed, titled and dated; graphite, burlap, string, enamel paint, wax crayons, charcoal, ball-point pen, staple on cardboard-paper. Executed in 1968.
Fig. 1 Christo, Wrapped Hay, 1968, 2,4 x 3,6 x 6m, Installation à l'ICA, Philadelphie, © Christo, 1968