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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, Empaquetage, 1963, Stoff, Seil und Kordel auf Holz
    Empaquetage, 1963
    Stoff, Seil und Kordel auf Holz
    43 × 35 × 16 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 29
    €101,600≈ $107,107≈ £84,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Christo, The Umbrellas, Japan, offset lithograph
    The Umbrellas, Japan
    Lithograph
    69 x 89cm (27.2 x 35in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 191
    €650≈ $682≈ £543HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  3. Christo, Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay), 1982, graphite, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel paint and aerial photograph, in artist's Plexiglas box, in 2 parts
    Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay), 1982
    Photograph
    upper 11 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (29.2 x 72.4 cm) lower 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (57.2 x 72.4 cm) overall 34 x 28 1/2 in. (86.4 x 72.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $114,300≈ £90,234≈ €108,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Christo, Wall of Oil Barrels - The Iron Curtain, Rue Visconti, Paris, 1961-62, 1990, Farboffset auf leichtem Karton
    Wall of Oil Barrels - The Iron Curtain, Rue Visconti, Paris, 1961-62, 1990
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 35/150
    63 x 49cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 45
    €726≈ $772≈ £606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Christo, Texas Mastaba (Project for 500,000 Stacked Oil Drums), lithograph and screenprint with collage
    Texas Mastaba (Project for 500,000 Stacked Oil Drums)
    Lithograph · ed. 95/200
    sheet: approx 30"h, 22.25"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1178
    $450≈ £348≈ €418HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag Berlin, 1994, Farboffset auf Offsetkarton
    Wrapped Reichstag Berlin, 1994
    Print (other) · Board
    87 x 89cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 100
    €990≈ $1,066≈ £823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Christo, Wrapped Trees, Project for the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris, 1987, Farblithografie und Collage auf Velin
    Wrapped Trees, Project for the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris, 1987
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. A.P. 35/45
    71 x 56,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 98
    €11,335≈ $12,204≈ £9,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Christo, Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, Project for Paris, 1989, Farboffsetlithografie und Collage auf Bütten
    Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, Project for Paris, 1989
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. A.P. IX/XI
    71 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €14,357≈ $15,458≈ £11,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Christo, Wrap In Wrap Out (Wrapped Painting), offset lithograph in colors (double-sided)
    Wrap In Wrap Out (Wrapped Painting)
    Lithograph
    32⅜ h x 22⅜ w in (82 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $3,528≈ £2,707≈ €3,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Christo, The Umbrellas, Project USA, 1991, offset lithography
    The Umbrellas, Project USA, 1991
    Lithograph
    49 × 50 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 82
    €1,200≈ $1,308≈ £1,000HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
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.

Christo paintings (64)Christo oil paintings (7)Christo acrylic paintings (16)Christo mixed media (40)Christo works on paper (57)Christo gouaches (4)Christo pastels (8)Christo drawings (20)Christo prints (391)Christo lithographs (240)Christo screenprints (63)Christo photographs (74)

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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