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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, Project for the Gates IV, 2002, offset lithograph on paper
    Project for the Gates IV, 2002
    Lithograph · Paper
    16¼ h x 14¾ w in (41 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 182
    $635≈ £427≈ €558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  2. Christo, Surrounded Islands (Part I and II), Lichtdruck und Farbserigrafie auf Papier
    Surrounded Islands (Part I and II)
    Screenprint · Paper
    38 x 40cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 12
    €2,231≈ $2,511≈ £1,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Christo, Aus: "Packed Kunsthalle Bern, Project", Farbserigrafie mit Collage (Stoff, Bindfaden und Plan) auf Karton
    Aus: "Packed Kunsthalle Bern, Project"
    Screenprint · Board
    70,5 x 55cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 595
    €3,870≈ $4,324≈ £2,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Christo, Wrapped Mur de Réformateur (Project for Geneva), Collage (Farblithografie auf Rives Bütten auf Karton aufgezogen, Stoff, Bindfaden, Farbe, Fotografie und Straßenkarte)
    Wrapped Mur de Réformateur (Project for Geneva)
    Lithograph · Board
    72 x 56,5 x 4,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 596
    €4,128≈ $4,613≈ £3,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Christo, Surrounded Islands, Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1987, Two part print comprised of photograph, collotype and screenprint with collage of map, pink woven fabric and masking tape, on Fabriano paper, the full sheet,
    Surrounded Islands, Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1987
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 19/125
    both S. 15 x 15 1/2 in. (38.1 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 285
    $6,875≈ £4,739≈ €6,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christo, American house wrapped, Collage (Serigrafie und montierte Kunststoff-Gitterfolie auf SCHOELLER STERN (Trockenstempel)
    American house wrapped
    Screenprint
    90 x 62,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 757
    €3,612≈ $3,824≈ £2,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Christo, The Mastaba (Project for Kunstverein Köln), Collage (Farbfoto, Farbserigrafie und Lichtdruck) auf FA 5 FABRIANO 50% COTTON (Wasserzeichen)
    The Mastaba (Project for Kunstverein Köln)
    Screenprint
    84 x 66,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 758
    €3,870≈ $4,097≈ £2,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Christo, Wrapped Roses, 1968, Three plastic roses wrapped in polyethylene with twine,
    Wrapped Roses, 1968
    Three plastic roses wrapped in polyethylene with twine, · ed. 32/75
    22 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (57.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    $3,500≈ £2,284≈ €3,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christo, The Pont Alexandre III, Wrapped, Project for Paris, 1991, Color lithograph with collage on Museum board
    The Pont Alexandre III, Wrapped, Project for Paris, 1991
    Lithograph · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 321
    $2,813≈ £1,831≈ €2,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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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