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Christo — Wrapped New York Times, June 13
Christo

Wrapped New York Times, June 13

1985

A conceptual artwork by Christo from 1985 featuring The New York Times newspaper carefully wrapped in transparent polyethylene and secured with cord and twine, demonstrating the artist's signature approach to transforming everyday objects.

Medium
The New York Times newspaper folded and wrapped in transparent polyethylene with cord and twine
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Contemporary Art | New York

December 9, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 143

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Christo, Wrapped New York Times, June 13, 1985

A conceptual artwork by Christo from 1985 featuring The New York Times newspaper carefully wrapped in transparent polyethylene and secured with cord and twine, demonstrating the artist's signature approach to transforming everyday objects.

Medium
The New York Times newspaper folded and wrapped in transparent polyethylene with cord and twine
Year
1985
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Installation, Found Object, Conceptual Art, Wrapped, Newspaper, Christo, Polyethylene, Contemporary

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