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Christo — Package
Christo

Package

1961

Created in 1961, Christo's Package combines fabric and rope mounted on board as an early example of his signature wrapping aesthetic. The work represents the artist's exploration of concealment and form.

Medium
fabric and rope mounted on board
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Unwrapped, Part I: The Hidden World of Christo and Jeanne-Claude

February 17, 2021

Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000

Lot 5

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Christo, Package, 1961

Created in 1961, Christo's Package combines fabric and rope mounted on board as an early example of his signature wrapping aesthetic. The work represents the artist's exploration of concealment and form.

Medium
fabric and rope mounted on board
Year
1961
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Bold, Conceptual, Fabric, Minimalist, Installation, Mixed Media, Art Objects, Contemporary, Bulgarian

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