Lot Essay
To be included in the forthcoming Christo catalogue raisonné being prepared by Daniel Varenne, Geneva.
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The Pont Neuf, Wrapped
Details
Christo (b. 1935)
The Pont Neuf, Wrapped
(i) signed and dated 'Christo 1980' (lower left); titled and further annotated 'THE PONT NEUF, WRAPPED (Project for Paris)' (lower left)
(ii) annotated (along the upper and lower edges)
pencil, fabric, twine, printed architectural drawing, pastel and crayon on card
(i) 11 x 28in. (28 x 71cm.)
(ii) 22 x 28in. (56 x 71cm.)
Executed in 1980
The Pont Neuf, Wrapped
(i) signed and dated 'Christo 1980' (lower left); titled and further annotated 'THE PONT NEUF, WRAPPED (Project for Paris)' (lower left)
(ii) annotated (along the upper and lower edges)
pencil, fabric, twine, printed architectural drawing, pastel and crayon on card
(i) 11 x 28in. (28 x 71cm.)
(ii) 22 x 28in. (56 x 71cm.)
Executed in 1980
Provenance
Annely Juda Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner in December 1986.