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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, The Gates, Central Park, 1986, offset lithograph in colors
    The Gates, Central Park, 1986
    Lithograph
    28⅞ h x 23¾ w in (73 x 60 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 219
    $1,512≈ £1,186≈ €1,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Christo, Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado, 1970-72, 1973, Farboffset auf leichtem Karton
    Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado, 1970-72, 1973
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 51/120
    84 x 59cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 84
    €594≈ $646≈ £508Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Christo, Wrapped Statues / Project for Die Glyptothek, München, 1988, screenprint in colors with collage of offset prints on Arches Cover
    Wrapped Statues / Project for Die Glyptothek, München, 1988
    Screenprint · Paper
    35⅛ h x 27 w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 265
    $1,134≈ £903≈ €1,059Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Christo, The Mastaba - 1240 Oil Barrels (Project for the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia), 1998, offset lithograph and screenprint in colors
    The Mastaba - 1240 Oil Barrels (Project for the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia), 1998
    Lithograph
    17⅞ h x 23⅞ w in (45 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 289
    $2,142≈ £1,705≈ €1,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Christo, Package on Radio Flyer, Project, 1993, lithograph and screenprint in colors with collage on BFK Rives
    Package on Radio Flyer, Project, 1993
    Lithograph · Paper
    19½ h x 22 w in (50 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 292
    $14,190≈ £11,293≈ €13,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag, Project for Berlin, 1992, offset lithograph in colors
    Wrapped Reichstag, Project for Berlin, 1992
    Lithograph
    27½ h x 19¾ w in (70 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 294
    $1,512≈ £1,203≈ €1,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Christo, The Gates, offset lithograph
    The Gates
    Lithograph
    85½ x 53cm (33.7 x 20.9in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 244
    €650≈ $708≈ £556HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  8. Christo, Wrapped Coast: Little Bay, Australia, 1969, offset photograph in colours
    Wrapped Coast: Little Bay, Australia, 1969
    Photograph
    47,5 × 68,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 55
    €1,800≈ $1,936≈ £1,540HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  9. Christo, Aegina Temple, 1988, screenprint in colors with collage
    Aegina Temple, 1988
    Screenprint
    53⅛ h x 27 w in (135 x 69 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 120
    $1,008≈ £802≈ €936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  10. Christo, Wrapped Trees, 1998, offset lithograph in colors
    Wrapped Trees, 1998
    Lithograph
    27½ h x 31½ w in (70 x 80 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 350
    $1,260≈ £1,003≈ €1,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
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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