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Wrapped Book by Christo, 1973, Book wrapped in canvas and twine,, sold Apr 2013Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Wrapped Book

Christo (American, 1935–2020) · 1973

$12,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £8,045≈ €9,533

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As published: “Book wrapped in canvas and twine,”
Support
Canvas
Edition
VI/X
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered VI/X in ink · Christo signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
12 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 1 1/2 in (31.1 x 29.2 x 3.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030013)
Date
April 29, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
175
Estimate
$5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £3,218 – £4,505) (≈ €3,813 – €5,338)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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