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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, 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) ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Christo, The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1986, Zweiteiliges Werk, einzeln unter Plexiglas gerahmt. Linker Teil: Collage (Stoff, farbige und weiße Kreide und Bleistift auf Karton). Rechter Teil: Blaue und rote Kreide auf bedrucktem Karton
    The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1986
    Mixed media
    78 × 98 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 571
    €82,960≈ $109,748≈ £71,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Christo, Wrapped Walk Ways, Project for St. Stephen's Green Park, Dublin, 1983, lithograph and collage on paper
    Wrapped Walk Ways, Project for St. Stephen's Green Park, Dublin, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 44 w in (71 x 112 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 170
    $1,875≈ £1,186≈ €1,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Christo, Pink Store Front (Project from Marginalia: Hommage to Shimizu), 1980, Color lithograph with collage of brown wrapping paper
    Pink Store Front (Project from Marginalia: Hommage to Shimizu), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 310
    $3,750≈ £2,302≈ €2,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Christo, Look, 1965, Zeitschriften, Kunststoff, Schnur, bemaltes Holz
    Look, 1965
    Zeitschriften, Kunststoff, Schnur, bemaltes Holz
    55,8 × 45,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 373
    €8,540≈ $11,294≈ £7,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. Christo, Surrounded Islands, Projekt für Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1987, 2-teilige Arbeit: Licht- und Farbserigraphie über Collage aus Photographie, Klebestreifen und Kunststoffgewebe auf Bütten
    Surrounded Islands, Projekt für Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1987
    Photograph
    37,7 × 40 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 826
    €3,416≈ $4,518≈ £2,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
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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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