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Christo, The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA), 1987, graphite, fabric, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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The Umbrellas (Project for Japan and Western USA)

Christo (American, 1935–2020) · 1987

£190,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $261,023≈ €223,192

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Medium
Mixed media · Works on paper all mixed media results →
As published: “graphite, fabric, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and map collage on paper laid down on board, in Plexiglas box, in 2 parts”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'Christo 1987' lower left of the upper part · Christo signature
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
upper part 31.1 x 78.2 cm (12 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.) lower part 67.5 x 78.2 cm (26 5/8 x 30 3/4 in.) overall 98.6 x 78.2 cm (38 7/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale (UK010425)
Date
June 26, 2025
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
37
Estimate
£40,000 – £60,000 (≈ $54,808 – $82,212) (≈ €46,864 – €70,297)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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