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The Umbrellas by Christo, 1989, mixed media on paper, laid on panel, in 2 parts, sold May 2013© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Umbrellas

Christo (American, 1935–2020) · 1989

$68,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £45,129≈ €53,423

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Medium
Mixed media · Works on paper all mixed media results →
As published: “mixed media on paper, laid on panel, in 2 parts”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Christo signature
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
left 31 x 26 1/2 in. (78.7 x 67.3 cm.) right 31 x 12 1/4 in. (78.7 x 31.1 cm.) overall 31 x 40 in. (78.7 x 101.6 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010413)
Date
May 17, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
169
Estimate
$70,000 – $90,000 (≈ £45,950 – £59,078) (≈ €54,394 – €69,936)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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