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 Umbrellas (Joint Project for Japan and U.S.A.)
signed and dated Christo 1990 lower edge and titled The Umbrellas (Joint Project for Japan and USA) upper edge of right panel
left panel: colored crayons, charcoal and fabric collage on board
right panel: black and white photograph, enamel, and colored crayons on board
left panel: 30¾ x 26½in. (78.2 x 67.3cm.) right panel: 30¾ x 12¼in. (78.2 x 31cm.)
overall: 30¾ x 38¾in. (78.1 x 98.4cm.)
The Umbrellas (Joint Project for Japan and U.S.A.)
signed and dated Christo 1990 lower edge and titled The Umbrellas (Joint Project for Japan and USA) upper edge of right panel
left panel: colored crayons, charcoal and fabric collage on board
right panel: black and white photograph, enamel, and colored crayons on board
left panel: 30¾ x 26½in. (78.2 x 67.3cm.) right panel: 30¾ x 12¼in. (78.2 x 31cm.)
overall: 30¾ x 38¾in. (78.1 x 98.4cm.)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist