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Wrapped Telephone by Christo, 1963, polyethylene, rope, telephone and telephone cord, sold Jun 2025Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Wrapped Telephone

Christo (American, 1935–2020) · 1963

£30,480 price realized incl. premium

≈ $41,764≈ €35,711

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Medium
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As published: “polyethylene, rope, telephone and telephone cord”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Christo 1963' on the underside · Christo signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
11.5 x 26.5 x 28 cm (4 1/2 x 10 3/8 x 11 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale (UK010425)
Date
June 26, 2025
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
49
Estimate
£20,000 – £30,000 (≈ $27,404 – $41,106) (≈ €23,432 – €35,148)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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