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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 Baby Carriage (Project), 1962-2000, graphite, pastel, crayon, enamel and card collage on card
    Wrapped Baby Carriage (Project), 1962-2000
    Mixed media · Board
    20.4 x 20.4 cm (8 x 8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £8,255≈ $11,311≈ €9,672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Christo, Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado), 1971, graphite, crayon, pastel, staples and paper collage on card laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado), 1971
    Mixed media · Board
    112.4 x 71.8 cm (44 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    £50,800≈ $69,606≈ €59,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. 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 parts
    Over the River (Project for Arkansas River, State of Colorado), 2005
    Photograph · Paper
    upper part 31.2 x 78.3 cm (12 1/4 x 30 7/8 in.) lower part 67.3 x 78.3 cm (26 1/2 x 30 7/8 in.) overall 98.5 x 78.3 cm (38 3/4 x 30 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 55
    £279,400≈ $382,834≈ €327,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £35,000–55,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Christo, Ocean Front (Bay Cover) Project for covering the cove at King's Reach, 1974, graphite, coloured pencil, enamel, and ballpoint pen on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Ocean Front (Bay Cover) Project for covering the cove at King's Reach, 1974
    Drawing · Paper
    56.7 x 31 cm (22 3/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £13,970≈ $19,142≈ €16,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christo, The Mastaba of Abu Dhabi (Project for United Arab Emirates), 1982, graphite, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    The Mastaba of Abu Dhabi (Project for United Arab Emirates), 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    36.4 x 28.7 cm (14 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    £40,640≈ $55,685≈ €47,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Christo, The Mastaba (Project for London, Hyde Park, Serpentine Lake), 2018, graphite, crayon, pastel, enamel, tape and photograph collage on cardboard laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    The Mastaba (Project for London, Hyde Park, Serpentine Lake), 2018
    Photograph · Board
    29.1 x 36.6 cm (11 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £40,640≈ $55,685≈ €47,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Christo, Wrapped Cans and Bottle, 1958-1959, fabric, lacquer, paint, rope, four cans, glass bottle, plastic cap and red pigment
    Wrapped Cans and Bottle, 1958-1959
    fabric, lacquer, paint, rope, four cans, glass bottle, plastic cap and red pigment
    bottle 16.3 x 6 x 6 cm (6 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.) smaller unwrapped can 6.8 x 7 x 7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.) larger unwrapped can 10.4 x 9 x 9 cm (4 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.) smaller wrapped can 7.9 x 8.2 x 8.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.) larger wrapped can 10 x 9.4 x 8 cm (3 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.) installation dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    £33,020≈ $45,244≈ €38,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1987, graphite, charcoal, enamel, photograph and printed map collage on​ card laid down on board, in Plexiglas box
    Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1987
    Photograph · Board
    56.5 x 36.2 cm (22 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    £34,290≈ $46,984≈ €40,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
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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

334 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

  • signed211
  • 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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