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Christo
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- The Gates (Project for Central Park, NYC)
- i. signed, titled and dated 2003; signed, dated 2002 and numbered 60A on the reverse
ii. signed, dated 2003 and numbered 60B on the reverse - i. pencil, enamel paint, wax crayon, printed paper, fabric sample and paper collage on board in Plexiglas box
ii. wax crayon, fabric, pastel, charcoal and graphite on paper mounted to board in Plexiglas box - i. 30 3/4 by 12 1/4 in. 78.1 by 31.1 cm.
- ii. 30 3/4 by 26 3/4 in. 78.1 by 68 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates, Central Park, New York, August - July 2004
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is minor, light wear to the Plexiglas boxes. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. All of the collaged elements appear intact. Any graphite smudges or irregularities in texture appear inherent to the artist’s working method and intent. Framed in Plexiglas boxes.
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.