CHRISTO (1935-2020)

CHRISTO (1935-2020)
The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)
signed and dated 'Christo 2004' (lower right of upper element); titled 'The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City)' (lower edge of upper element); signed again and dated again '©Christo 2004' (on the reverse of each element); variously inscribed (lower edge and reverse of each element)
pastel, wax crayon, graphite, charcoal, enamel paint, printed paper collage and fabric on paper mounted on panel in Plexiglas box construction, in two parts
overall: 38 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (97.2 x 77.5 cm.)
upper element: 12 x 30 1/2 in. (30.5 x 77.5 cm.)
lower element: 26 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (66.7 x 77.5 cm.)
Executed in 2004.