- 123
Christo
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christo
- Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
- signed, titled and dated 1982
- fabric, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon, acrylic, aerial photograph and paper collage on card, in two Plexiglas frames
- (i) 39.5 by 245cm.; 15 1/2 by 96 1/4 in.
- (ii) 108 by 245.5cm.; 42 1/2 by 96 1/2 in.
Provenance
Carl Flach, Stockholm
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the fabric in the upper plexi frame is a brighter pink in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is a slight undulation to the paper on both panels, which is inherent to the artist's working method. There is some evidence of adhesive residue on the upper panel.
"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."