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Christo

American · 1935–2020 · Painter, Printmaker

Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935–2009), known as Christo and Jeanne-Claude, were artists noted for their large-scale, site-specific… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Christo, Over the River (Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado), 2005, graphite, enamel, photograph, pastel, tape and map collage on paper laid down on card, in Plexiglas box, in 2 partsOver the River (Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado)Phillips · £279,400≈ $382,834≈ €327,348Sign up to see
  2. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1994, 2-teilig: Collage auf Papier und Farbkreide auf Papier, jeweils fest auf Holz montiert und im originalen AcrylglasrahmenWrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)Grisebach · €337,500≈ $382,691≈ £287,327Sign up to see
  3. Christo, The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris), 1985, graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, crayon, enamel, map, fabric and paper collage on card laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 partsThe Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris)Phillips · £254,000≈ $348,031≈ €297,589Sign up to see

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  1. Christo, Wrapped Woman (Project for Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia September 1968), Original colour lithograph with collage on sturdy card
    Wrapped Woman (Project for Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia September 1968)
    Lithograph · Board · ed. AP
    55.5 x 71 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 551
    €4,880≈ $6,337≈ £3,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Christo, Orange Store Front, Project, 1991, Lithograph in colors, varnished with collage of brown wrapping paper, broadcloth, staples, acetate and galvanized iron sheet on Arches cover mounted to museum board
    Orange Store Front, Project, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $3,000≈ £1,872≈ €2,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Christo, Poster for Paris Review, 1982, Offset lithograph
    Poster for Paris Review, 1982
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 192
    $2,250≈ £1,404≈ €1,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Christo, The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Project for Paris, I, 1985, Color offset lithograph on heavy wove paper
    The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Project for Paris, I, 1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    23 x 37 7/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4045
    $275≈ £170≈ €213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Christo, The Umbrellas, Joint Project For Japan-USA (USA Site Yellow), 1991, Color offset lithograph on heavy wove paper
    The Umbrellas, Joint Project For Japan-USA (USA Site Yellow), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 7/8 x 24 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4046
    $313≈ £193≈ €242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1986, Zweiteilige Arbeit: 1 Photographie und 1 Kontaktabzug, auf Velin montiert (oberer Teil), und Farbkreiden, Buntstift, Kohle und Bleistift auf Velin (unterer Teil), jeweils im Plexiglasrahmen
    Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1986
    Photograph
    37,8 × 244 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 52
    €183,000≈ $226,975≈ £146,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–200,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin) Platz der Republik, Spree, Opaque white, coloured chalk, coloured pencil, felt tip pen and pencil collaged with printed papers and adhesive tape on sturdy cardboard
    Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin) Platz der Republik, Spree
    Print (other) · Board
    28 x 21,8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 539
    €24,400≈ $30,888≈ £19,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Christo, Running Fence: 5 Photos, Photograph
    Running Fence: 5 Photos
    Photograph
    18 1/2 in. x 23 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Christo, The gates XXVII, 2000
    The gates XXVII, 2000
    73x103 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 622
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Pananti ↗
  10. Christo, The gates XXVII, 2000
    The gates XXVII, 2000
    73x103 cm
    Pananti · · Lot 622
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–600View at Pananti ↗
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