Lot 126
- 126
Christo
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Christo
- Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida)
signed, titled and dated 1982
charcoal, wax crayon, pastel, pencil, acrylic, aerial photograph, paper collage and fabric collage on card, in two plexiglꦯas frames
- (i) 29 by 72cm.; 11 3/8 by 28 5/8 in. (ii) 57 by 72cm.; 22 1/2 by 28 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Brussels
Acquired directly f💮rom t🌼he above by the present owner in 1996
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is richer and deeper 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 are a few spots of discoloration to the adhesive in a few places to the lower edge, to the left side of the upper extreme edge and towards the top of the right side of the collage edge (all of which are visible in the catalogue illustration and original to the artist’s working process). Upon very close examination under braking light there are a few scattered fine scratches in the exterior of the Plexiglas frame.
(ii) There are a few scratches to the exterior 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