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Christo
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- Kunsthalle Packed, Project for Berne
- signed, titled and dated 1968; signed, titled and dated 1968 on the reverse
- graphite, fabric, twine, Photostat, crayon and floor map on paper
- 28 by 22 in. 71.1 by 55.9 cm.
Provenance
Galeria Speroni, Milan
Sotheby's, New York, November 13, 1980, lot 65
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's, New York, November 13, 1980, lot 65
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges of the sheet and there is some glue residue visible on the collaged elements. The sheet and collaged elements seem to have slightly discolored, as is visible in the catalogue illustration. There are some minor graphite smudges and handling marks. There is an approximate 3 inch tear in the lower left collaged element. The sheet is mounted to Masonite and framed in a 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.