Lot 125
- 125
Christo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- The Pont Neuf Wrapped (Project for Paris)
- signed, titled and dated 1979
🗹pencil, wax crayon, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, map collage, charcoal, paꦛstel, fabric and twine on card, in two plexiglas frames
- (i) 28.5 by 71.5cm.; 11 1/4 by 28 1/8 in.
- (ii) 56.5 by 71.5cm.; 22 1/4 by 28 1/8 in.
Provenance
Carl Flach, Stockholm
Acquired directly from the above by the 𝕴present owner in 1981
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly warmer and richer in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey fully the rich and varied surface textures of the collage elements apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
(i) There is some evidence of light wear around the extreme edges of the card, original to the work’s execution. There are two light rub marks to the exterior of the frame: One above the centre of the right edge and the other on the lower right corner.
(ii) There is some evidence of light wear around the extreme edges of the card, original to the works execution. Upon close examination in raking light there are a few scattered artist’s fingerprints to the inside of the Plexiglas frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the artist