
Christo and Jeanne-Claude
This dynamic lithograph exemplifies Christo and Jeanne-Claude's signature fusion of concept and material, incorporating fragments of transparent polyethylene, twine, and staples that echo the wrapping and bundling techniques central to their monumental environmental installations. Hand-colouring in grease pencil and paint adds an intimate, gestural quality to the work, bridging the gap between the artists' preparatory drawings and their large-scale public projects. Mounted to board on Guarro paper, the piece functions as both an autonomous artwork and a testament to the duo's philosophy of transforming everyday materials into objects of sculptural and conceptual significance.
- Medium
- Lithograph with collage of transparent polyethylene, twine, and staples, with hand-colouring in grease pencil and paint, on Guarro paper mounted to board (as issued), the full sheet.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 25, 2018
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