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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, 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
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