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Christo Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1935–2020

ArtSell has recorded 57 auction results for Christo works on paper between 2007 and 2026, of which 49 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $378 to $261,023, with a median of $66,126 across 49 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $261,023 for “The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA)” at Phillips in 2025.

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  1. Christo, OTTERLO MASTABA (PROJECT FOR RIJKSMUSEUM KROLLER-MULLER)
    OTTERLO MASTABA (PROJECT FOR RIJKSMUSEUM KROLLER-MULLER)
    22.0 x 33.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 44
    €23,310≈ $26,559≈ £20,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  2. Christo, The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (120A & 120B), 1985, 120A: ink, charcoal, fabric collage and paper collage on paper laid on board
    The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (120A & 120B), 1985
    Mixed media · Paper
    Bonhams · · Lot 218
    $114,800≈ £85,544≈ €98,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Christo, The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987, graphite, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987
    Mixed media · Paper
    left: 78 x 31 cm (30 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.) right: 78 x 67.2 cm (30 3/4 x 26 1/2 in.) overall: 78 x 98.2 cm (30 3/4 x 38 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Christo, Wrapped Floor and Covered Windows, 1980, graphite, paint, photostat, fabric, Kraft paper and staples on cardboard, in Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Floor and Covered Windows, 1980
    Drawing · Board
    72 x 56.8 cm (28 3/8 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Christo, Two Wrapped Trees (Project), 1969-2000, graphite, pastel, crayon and enamel on paper laid down on​ cardboard
    Two Wrapped Trees (Project), 1969-2000
    Pastel · Paper
    20.3 x 20.3 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £9,525≈ $13,051≈ €11,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Christo, Running Fence (Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, State of California), 1973, graphite, crayon and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    Running Fence (Project for Sonoma and Marin Counties, State of California), 1973
    Mixed media · Paper
    upper part 36.9 x 245 cm (14 1/2 x 96 1/2 in.) lower part 92.8 x 245 cm (36 1/2 x 96 1/2 in.) overall 129.7 x 245 cm (51 1/8 x 96 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £127,000≈ $174,015≈ €148,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christo, The Mastaba of Abu Dhabi (Project for United Arab Emirates), 1982, graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    The Mastaba of Abu Dhabi (Project for United Arab Emirates), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    36.4 x 28.7 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    £40,640≈ $55,685≈ €47,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Christo, Ocean Front (Bay Cover) Project for covering the cove at King's Reach, 1974, graphite, coloured pencil, enamel, and ballpoint pen on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Ocean Front (Bay Cover) Project for covering the cove at King's Reach, 1974
    Drawing · Paper
    56.7 x 31 cm (22 3/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £13,970≈ $19,142≈ €16,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Christo, Wrapped Trees (Project for Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen, Switzerland), 1998, graphite and pastel on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Trees (Project for Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen, Switzerland), 1998
    Pastel · Paper
    56.6 x 71.8 cm (22 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    £40,640≈ $55,685≈ €47,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christo, Packed Coast (Project for Little Bay, N.S.W. Australia), 1969, fabric, twine, graphite, pastel and staples on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Packed Coast (Project for Little Bay, N.S.W. Australia), 1969
    Pastel · Paper
    71.3 x 56.5 cm (28 1/8 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    £63,500≈ $87,008≈ €74,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Christo, Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago Packed (Project), 1968, graphite, charcoal, fabric, twine, rope, polyethylene, staples and wax crayon on card laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago Packed (Project), 1968
    Drawing · Board
    71.9 x 56.5 cm (28 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    £48,260≈ $66,126≈ €56,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Christo, Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona), 1984, graphite, crayon, charcoal, thread and fabric on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona), 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    left part 71.9 x 28.7 cm (28 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.) right part 71.9 x 56.8 cm (28 1/4 x 22 3/8 in.) overall 71.9 x 85.5 cm (28 1/4 x 33 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    £69,850≈ $95,708≈ €81,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Der Deutsche Reichstag - Berlin), 1977, fabric, string, crayon, chalk, ballpoint pen, graphite and staples on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Der Deutsche Reichstag - Berlin), 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    56.8 x 72 cm (22 3/8 x 28 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    £38,100≈ $52,205≈ €44,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Christo, Orange and Green Store Front (Project), 1965-2000, graphite, pastel, crayon, fabric, plastic, card and enamel on paper
    Orange and Green Store Front (Project), 1965-2000
    Pastel · Paper
    20.4 x 20.4 cm (8 x 8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    £20,320≈ $27,842≈ €23,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Christo, Store Front, 1964, graphite, wood, Masonite, Plexiglas, paper, wax crayon, charcoal, enamel, cardboard, tape and electric light
    Store Front, 1964
    Drawing · Panel
    70.4 x 61.2 x 10 cm (27 3/4 x 24 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    £48,260≈ $66,126≈ €56,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1986, graphite, charcoal, pastel, fabric, string, crayon, enamel, map and paper collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1986
    Mixed media · Paper
    upper part 31.2 x 78.2 cm (12 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.) lower part 67.8 x 78.2 cm (26 3/4 x 30 3/4 in.) overall 99 x 78.2 cm (38 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    £95,250≈ $130,512≈ €111,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Christo, The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987, graphite, fabric, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987
    Mixed media · Paper
    upper part 31.3 x 78.1 cm (12 3/8 x 30 3/4 in.) lower part 67.4 x 78.1 cm (26 1/2 x 30 3/4 in.) overall 98.7 x 78.1 cm (38 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £190,500≈ $261,023≈ €223,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Christo, The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987, graphite, fabric, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987
    Mixed media · Paper
    upper part 31.1 x 78.2 cm (12 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.) lower part 67.5 x 78.2 cm (26 5/8 x 30 3/4 in.) overall 98.6 x 78.2 cm (38 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £190,500≈ $261,023≈ €223,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Christo, Farmers resting in a field (study for an oil painting), 1954, Charcoal on paper
    Farmers resting in a field (study for an oil painting), 1954
    Drawing · Paper
    29.9 x 39.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 483
    €10,080≈ $11,430≈ £8,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. Christo, Study for Portrait of Holly, 1966, oil and pastel on paper sketchbook wrapped in polyethylene and rope mounted on board
    Study for Portrait of Holly, 1966
    Oil · Paper
    25 7/8 x 19 1/8 in (65.7 x 48.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Christo, Wrapped staircase (Project for Rue de Paradis - Yvon Lambert Gallery), 1972, collage, fabrics, staples, string and graphite on paper laid down on board, in artist's Plexiglas box frame
    Wrapped staircase (Project for Rue de Paradis - Yvon Lambert Gallery), 1972
    Mixed media · Paper
    71.6 x 56.5 cm (28 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £38,100≈ $49,237≈ €44,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Christo, Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado) Grand Hogback, 7 Miles North from Rifle, 1972, paper and fabric collage, pencil and crayon on paper, in artist's Plexiglas box frame
    Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado) Grand Hogback, 7 Miles North from Rifle, 1972
    Mixed media · Paper
    28 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (71.8 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $40,640≈ £32,114≈ €38,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Christo, Wrapped Roman Sculptures, 1990, pencil, wax crayon, enamel paint, fabric collage, polyethene, twine, masking tape on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Roman Sculptures, 1990
    Mixed media · Paper
    101 x 71 cm (39 3/4 x 27 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag, 1977, Coloured chalk and charcoal on card
    Wrapped Reichstag, 1977
    Drawing · Board
    106.5 x 165 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 21
    €113,400≈ $123,323≈ £97,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Lempertz ↗
  25. Christo, THE WALL (PROJECT FOR A WRAPPED ROMAN WALL), 1974, Grafit, Farbkreide, Bleistift und Kohle auf Velin
    THE WALL (PROJECT FOR A WRAPPED ROMAN WALL), 1974
    Drawing
    91 × 164,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 744
    €75,000≈ $80,723≈ £64,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  26. Christo, Wrapped Walk Ways, 1978, mixed media on wove paper
    Wrapped Walk Ways, 1978
    Mixed media · Paper
    28 h x 20½ w in (71 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $378≈ £303≈ €353Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Christo, Otterlo Mastaba (Project for Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller), 1973, charcoal, enamel paint, pen and wax crayon on paper, in artist's Plexiglas box frame
    Otterlo Mastaba (Project for Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller), 1973
    Drawing · Paper
    7 1/2 x 10 in. (19.1 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $19,050≈ £15,221≈ €17,508Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Christo, Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado) Grand Hogback, 7 Miles North from Rifle, 1972, pencil, fabric, wax crayon, technical drawing, tape and staples on paper, in artist's Plexiglas box frame
    Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado) Grand Hogback, 7 Miles North from Rifle, 1972
    Drawing · Paper
    28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    $107,950≈ £86,250≈ €99,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Christo, Wrapped bottles and cans 1958-2001, pencil
    Wrapped bottles and cans 1958-2001
    Drawing
    Pandolfini · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–30,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  30. Christo, Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado), 1972, Pencil, wax crayon, orange nylon fabric and staples
    Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado), 1972
    Drawing
    56 x 71 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 30
    CHF 60,000≈ $62,262≈ £50,768≈ €59,376HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 60,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  31. Christo, Wrapped Stair Case
    Wrapped Stair Case
    71.0 x 56.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 99
    €151,200≈ $171,310≈ £128,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  32. Christo, Surface d’Empaquetage, 1961, Lack auf Papier, collagiert
    Surface d’Empaquetage, 1961
    Lack auf Papier, collagiert
    60 × 47,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 752
    €40,000≈ $45,164≈ £34,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €14,000–18,000View at Grisebach ↗
  33. Christo, Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau), 1976, graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, staples and fabric collage on paper board on backing board, in artist’s Plexi-box frame
    Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau), 1976
    Mixed media · Paper
    72.1 x 56.8 cm (28 3/8 x 22 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 290
    £56,700≈ $78,303≈ €65,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Christo, Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées), 1969, graphite, polyethylene, twine, photo, crayon, gouache and map collage on paper on panel
    Wrapped Trees (Project for Avenue des Champs-Elysées), 1969
    Gouache · Paper
    70.5 x 55.6 cm (27 3/4 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 289
    £90,720≈ $125,284≈ €104,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Christo, Mein Kölner Dom, Wrapped, 1992, Pencil, charcoal, pastels, wax crayon, photocopy, cloth, thread, and map on card on wood
    Mein Kölner Dom, Wrapped, 1992
    Pastel · Board
    56 x 71 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 188
    €118,750≈ $143,854≈ £108,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Lempertz ↗
  36. Christo, Wedding Dress, 1967, graphite on tracing paper
    Wedding Dress, 1967
    Drawing · Paper
    23¾ h x 17⅞ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 132
    $12,500≈ £9,413≈ €10,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  37. Christo, Empaquetage de Teatro Nuovo – Spoleto, 1968, 2 works: each pencil and crayon on glassine paper. Each
    Empaquetage de Teatro Nuovo – Spoleto, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    30.4 x 45.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 292
    €11,250≈ $12,611≈ £10,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Christo, Untitled, twine and charcoal
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. AP
    Sworders · · Lot 385
    £8,000≈ $10,342≈ €9,487HammerSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Sworders ↗
  39. Christo, Otterlo Mastaba (Project for Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller), 1973, charcoal, gouache, pen and graphite on paper
    Otterlo Mastaba (Project for Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller), 1973
    Gouache · Paper
    25.5 x 18 cm (10 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    £10,000≈ $13,171≈ €11,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Christo, Wrapped Floor (Project for Chicago), 1968, Collage mit Gouache und Kreide auf Stoff, Bindfaden und Heftklammern unter Acrylglashaube
    Wrapped Floor (Project for Chicago), 1968
    Gouache
    57 × 72 × 3,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 3
    €40,000≈ $44,020≈ £34,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Christo, Wrapped Fountain (Project for, 1975, Mixed-media on paperboard
    Wrapped Fountain (Project for, 1975
    Mixed media · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 70
    $31,250≈ £24,035≈ €27,969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Christo, Orange Store Front (Project) Part I, 1964-1965, charcoal, graphite, painted wood, Plexiglas and galvanized metal on panel
    Orange Store Front (Project) Part I, 1964-1965
    Drawing · Panel
    17 3/8 x 18 5/8 in. (44 x 47.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    $175,000≈ £135,859≈ €156,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag, 1978, fabric, twine, pastel, charcoal, pencil and map, in 2 parts, in artist's Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Reichstag, 1978
    Pastel
    (i) 22 x 14 in. (55.9 x 35.6 cm.) (ii) 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm.) overall 22 x 42 in. (55.9 x 106.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $81,250≈ £61,665≈ €69,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Christo, The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 2003, acrylic, charcoal, wax crayon, graphite, tape, fabric and photo collage on paper, in artist's Plexiglas box
    The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $75,000≈ £55,638≈ €63,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Christo, Mein Kölner Dom, Wrapped, 1992, Pencil, charcoal, pastels, wax crayon, photocopy, cloth, thread, and map on card on wood
    Mein Kölner Dom, Wrapped, 1992
    Pastel · Board
    56 x 71 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 530
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €100,000–150,000View at Lempertz ↗
  46. Christo, Surrounded Islands, Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1982, fabric, pastel, charcoal, pencil and Photostat on paper, in 2 parts, in artist's Plexiglas frames
    Surrounded Islands, Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1982
    Pastel · Paper
    overall 36 x 28 1/2 in. (91.4 x 72.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $87,500≈ £60,583≈ €76,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Christo, Surrounded Islands (2-teilig), Collage auf Papier
    Surrounded Islands (2-teilig)
    Mixed media · Paper
    38 x 40cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 320
    €3,868≈ $4,363≈ £2,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. Christo, Package on a hunt, Collage auf Papier
    Package on a hunt
    Mixed media · Paper
    80 x 70cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 319
    €3,273≈ $3,692≈ £2,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  49. Christo, Packed Kunsthalle Bern, collage, photos and mixed media on paper, 114/135; unframed
    Packed Kunsthalle Bern
    Mixed media · Paper
    70.7 × 55 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0043
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  50. Christo, Surface d'Empaquetage, 1961, Mixed media on paper
    Surface d'Empaquetage, 1961
    Mixed media · Paper
    61 x 26 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 628
    €64,660≈ $87,983≈ £52,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗

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