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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, Auktion 422, Los 618, 1996
    Auktion 422, Los 618, 1996
    Van Ham · · Lot 618
    €3,354≈ $3,808≈ £2,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Christo, Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings, Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place, 1990, Colour lithograph with collage on paper on card
    Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings, Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    102 x 66 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 564
    €8,060≈ $9,155≈ £7,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Christo, Packed Tower, Spoleto, 9 Offsets
    Packed Tower, Spoleto
    Print (other)
    20 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 2055
    €387≈ $439≈ £342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Christo, Running Fence (Project for Sonoma County and Marin County, State of California), 1976, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon and printed paper collage on paper, in artist's Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    Running Fence (Project for Sonoma County and Marin County, State of California), 1976
    Print (other) · Paper
    (i) 15 1/2 x 96 1/2 in. (39.4 x 245.1 cm.) (ii) 42 1/2 x 96 1/2 in. (108 x 245.1 cm.) overall 58 x 96 1/2 in. (147.3 x 245.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $93,750≈ £72,243≈ €82,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Christo, 5600 Cubicmeter Package (documenta IV, Kassel, 1967-68), 1968, Offset auf Papier
    5600 Cubicmeter Package (documenta IV, Kassel, 1967-68), 1968
    Print (other) · Paper
    58 x 45cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €452≈ $513≈ £393Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  6. Christo, Pour Journal, Wrapped, 1977, Zeitschrift mit Schnur in transparente Kunststofffolie verpackt, montiert auf schwarzen Fotokarton
    Pour Journal, Wrapped, 1977
    Zeitschrift mit Schnur in transparente Kunststofffolie verpackt, montiert auf schwarzen Fotokarton · Board
    28 x 34 x 5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 29
    €839≈ $952≈ £744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Christo, Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped Project for Personal Computer, 1985, Lithograph with photograph, twine and plastic collage, on Arches Cover paper mounted to Museum board (as issued), the full sheet
    Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped Project for Personal Computer, 1985
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 43/100
    S. 28 x 22 3/8 in. (71.1 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 329
    $3,750≈ £2,860≈ €3,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Christo, Wrapped Telephone, Project for L.M. Ericcson Model, 1985, Lithograph with photograph, twine and fabric collage, on Arches Cover paper mounted to Museum board (as issed), the full sheet
    Wrapped Telephone, Project for L.M. Ericcson Model, 1985
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/100
    S. 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 330
    $4,375≈ £3,337≈ €3,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Christo, Wrapped Automobile (Project for 1950 Studebaker Champion Series 9G Coupe), 2015, lithograph and collage of cloth, cardstock and thread on Somerset Satin paper
    Wrapped Automobile (Project for 1950 Studebaker Champion Series 9G Coupe), 2015
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    43.2 x 53.3 cm (17 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    £5,625≈ $7,304≈ €6,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,500–6,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christo, Wrapped Rose, 1968, Drei Plastikrosen umhüllt von transparentem Polyethylen, getackert und mit Garn gebunden.
    Wrapped Rose, 1968
    Drei Plastikrosen umhüllt von transparentem Polyethylen, getackert und mit Garn gebunden. · ed. 95/100
    53 x 8 x 13cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 18
    €4,257≈ $4,928≈ £3,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
Also offered, result not published (71)

Lots by Christo that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Christo signature

336 catalogued lots by Christo record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (49% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right67
  • lower left31
  • upper right15
  • upper left13
  • on the reverse8
  • lower centre2

Form

  • signed213
  • signed and dated100
  • signed in pencil23
  • Signed lower left, in brown, "Christo" — The Gates, Artmark, Sep 24, 2026
  • Signed at the bottom left, in blue, "Christo" — Reichstag, Artmark, Sep 24, 2026
  • Signed lower right, in red, "Christo" — The Islands, Artmark, Sep 24, 2026

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About Christo

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 environmental installations, often large landmarks and landscape elements wrapped in fabric, including the Wrapped Reichstag, The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Running Fence in California, and The Gates in New York City's Central Park.

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