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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, 5600 Cubicmeter Package, Kassel, 1986, screenprint with collotype and photo-collage on Fabriano paper with adhesive tape, cotton thread and additions in marker
    5600 Cubicmeter Package, Kassel, 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    31½ h x 23⅝ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 243
    $1,625≈ £1,193≈ €1,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Christo, Surrounded Islands, Miami, Florida, 1982, offset lithograph in colors, fabric swatch
    Surrounded Islands, Miami, Florida, 1982
    Lithograph
    25 h x 39 w in (63 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 244
    $2,600≈ £1,909≈ €2,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Christo, Wrapped Motorcycle/Sidecar (project for Harley-Davidson,1933 VL model), 1997, lithograph and screenprint in colors with collage
    Wrapped Motorcycle/Sidecar (project for Harley-Davidson,1933 VL model), 1997
    Lithograph
    18¾ h x 21¾ w in (48 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 293
    $7,500≈ £5,507≈ €6,487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag, 1994, offset lithograph in colors, fabric sample
    Wrapped Reichstag, 1994
    Lithograph
    15¾ h x 12¾ w in (40 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 299
    $2,080≈ £1,527≈ €1,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Christo, Wrapped Trees, 1998, offset lithograph in colors, fabric swatch
    Wrapped Trees, 1998
    Lithograph
    27⅝ h x 39⅜ w in (70 x 100 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 301
    $2,500≈ £1,836≈ €2,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Christo, The Gates, 2003, offset lithograph in colors, fabric swatch
    The Gates, 2003
    Lithograph
    33⅞ h x 48⅜ w in (86 x 123 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 325
    $4,375≈ £3,212≈ €3,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Christo, Corridor Store Front, Project, 1972, 2-teilige Serigrafie und Offsetlithografie, aufklappbar, das vordere Blatt ausgestanzt und auf Plexiglas aufgezogen, das hintere Blatt auf Holztafel
    Corridor Store Front, Project, 1972
    Print (other) · Panel · ed. 43/100
    70,5 x 56,5 x 3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 6
    €3,870≈ $4,573≈ £3,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag - Berlin Project, 1994, offset lithograph
    Wrapped Reichstag - Berlin Project, 1994
    Lithograph
    50 x 69.70cm (19.7 x 27.4in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 145
    €1,500≈ $1,783≈ £1,280HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  9. Christo, Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1994, offset lithograph
    Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1994
    Lithograph
    70 x 80cm (27.6 x 31.5in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 147
    €1,300≈ $1,548≈ £1,114HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  10. Christo, The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 2003, pencil, enamel paint, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, wax crayon and fabric sample on brown board
    The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 2003
    Photograph · Board
    22 x 17 in. (55.9 x 43.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $113,400≈ £81,594≈ €95,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (71)

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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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