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Christo, The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City), 1983, oilstick, crayon, graphite and collage with board and fabric collage on board, in artist's Plexiglas box, in 2 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)

Christo (American, 1935–2020) · 1983

$100,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £75,936≈ €84,459

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oilstick, crayon, graphite and collage with board and fabric collage on board, in artist's Plexiglas box, in 2 parts”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
(i) signed, titled, inscribed and dated "THE GATES (Project for Central Park, New York City) 11,000 - 15,000 Gates height 150' above selected walk ways Christo · Christo signature
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
(i) 11 5/8 x 28 3/8 in. (29.5 x 72.1 cm.) (ii) 22 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (56.5 x 71.8 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session (NY010817)
Date
November 15, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
129
Estimate
$80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £60,749 – £91,123) (≈ €67,568 – €101,351)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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