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Christo (b. 1935)
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Christo (b. 1935)

Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau)

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Christo (b. 1935)
Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau)
titled 'Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona - Plaça de la Pau)' (along the upper edge); signed and dated 'Christo 1976' (upper right)
pencil, pastel and charcoal on paper mounted on board
65 x 42in. (165 x 106.6cm.)
Executed in 1976
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Lot Essay

This work will be included in the forthcoming Christo catalogue raisonné being prepared by Daniel Varenne, Geneva under archive number 3237.

This work is a preparatory collage for the temporary artwork Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colón (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau) yet to be completed.

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