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Lot 40
  • 40

Christo

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Christo
  • Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida) (en deux parties)
  • signé, titré, inscrit et daté 1982 sur le panneau supérieur (A); inscrit sur le panneau inférieur (B)
  • encre noire, graphite et crayons de couleur sur papier monté sur panneau (A); textile, graphite, crayons de couleur, craie, gouache et collage sur papier monté sur panneau (B)
  • 28,5 x 71 cm; 11 1/4 x 27 15/16 in. (A) ; 56 x 71 cm; 22 1/16 x 27 15/16 in. (B)

Provenance

Annely Juda Fine Art, Londres
Vente: Christie's, New York, 19 novembre 1997, lot 294
Collection particulière, Etats-Unis
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 2011

Condition

The illustration in the catalogue is accurate, although it does not show all the thickness of the material. Upper part: there is some remnants of old tape at the 4 corners and a few scratches to the plexiglas. Lower part: there are some very thin scratches. This work is in overall 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."

Catalogue Note

Surrounded islands, Biscayne bay, greater miami, Florida  © Christo