Lot Essay
To be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work being prepared by Daniel Varenne.
Details
Christo (b. 1935)
The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris)
two panels--signed, titled and dated 'THE PONT NEUF (PROJECT FOR PARIS) Quai du Louvre, Q. de la Megisserie, Ile de la Cité, Quai de Conti, Quai des Grands Augustins Christo 1984' lower edge of the upper panel--colored chalks, charcoal, graphite, photostat and paper collage on board
upper panel: 15 x 65in. (38 x 165cm.)
lower panel: 42 x 65in. (106.6 x 165cm.)
overall: 57 x 65in. (144.8 x 165cm.)
The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris)
two panels--signed, titled and dated 'THE PONT NEUF (PROJECT FOR PARIS) Quai du Louvre, Q. de la Megisserie, Ile de la Cité, Quai de Conti, Quai des Grands Augustins Christo 1984' lower edge of the upper panel--colored chalks, charcoal, graphite, photostat and paper collage on board
upper panel: 15 x 65in. (38 x 165cm.)
lower panel: 42 x 65in. (106.6 x 165cm.)
overall: 57 x 65in. (144.8 x 165cm.)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist.