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Christo (b. 1935)

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Christo (b. 1935)
The Gates (Project for Central Park NYC)
signed and dated 'Christo 2003' (lower right) titled 'The Gates (Project for Central Park NYC)' (centre); signed and dated 'Christo 2003' (on the reverse)
graphite, wax crayon, oil pastel, fabric, map and photograph on paper laid down on board
22 x 17in. (55.9 x 43.2cm.)
Executed in 2003

Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner.
Private Collection, New York.

Specialist note

To be included in the forthcoming Christo catalogue raisonné being prepared by Daniel Varenne, Geneva under no. 8052.

This work is a preparatory collage for the temporary artwork, The Gates, New York City, 2003, wich was completed in February 2005 and remained for sixteen days.