Lot 433
433
Christo (b. 1935)
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Christo (b. 1935)

Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)

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Christo (b. 1935)
Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin)
(i) signed, titled and dated 'Christo 1993 WRAPPED REICHSTAG (PROJECT FOR BERLIN)' and further annotated for location (along the lower edge)
(ii) further annotated (along the upper and lower edges)
(i) oil pastel, charcoal pencil and technical data collage on card
(ii) oil pastel, charcoal, pencil, fabric and thread on card
(i) 12¼ x 30¾in. (31.1 x 78.1cm.)
(ii) 26 7/8 x 30¾in. (68.2 x 78.1cm.)
Executed in 1993
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Lot Essay

To be included in the forthcoming Christo catalogue raisonné being prepared by Daniel Varenne, Geneva under no. 1154.

This work is a preparatory collage for the temporary artwork Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin) which was completed in June 1995 and lasted fourteen days.

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