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CHRISTO (JAVACHEFF, VLADIMIROV)

* 13.6.1935 Gabrovo, † 31.5.2020 New York

Christo (Vladimirov Javacheff) was born on 13 June 1935 in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. His spectacular wrapping of historical and monumental buildings, as well as various landscape projects, made him one of the most prominent artists of his time. After studying at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia from 1953 to 1956, he moved to Prague and began to train in theatre directing and stage design in the Czech capital. A year later, he fled to Vienna, where he continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts.

After a brief stint in Geneva, he met his future wife Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon in Paris in 1958, with whom he had a son and formed an inseparable artistic partnership, creating gigantic works of environmental art. His most acclaimed works include the Wrapped Pont Neuf in Paris in 1985 and the Wrapped German Reichstag in Berlin in 1995. Jeanne-Claude died on 18 November 2009, Christo died on 31 May 2020 in New York.

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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3458 - A195 Post-War & Contemporary - Saturday 05 December 2020, 02.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Umbrellas (Joint Project for Japan and USA). 1987.

Pencil, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel paint and map.

Signed and dated lower left on the left panel: Christo 1987, as well as with additional project details on the upper and lower margin. On the reverse with hanging instructions.

Drawing in two parts: 244 × 38 cm and 244 × 106.6 cm. In the original plexiglas frame.

CHF 150 000 / 200 000 | (€ 154 640 / 206 190)

Sold for CHF 390 700 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3459 - A195 Post-War & Contemporary - Saturday 05 December 2020, 02.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris).

Pencil, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon and technical data.

Signed and dated lower lefto on the upper panel: Christo 1985, as well as with additional project details on the upper and lower margin. On the reverse with hanging instructions.

Drawing in two parts: 38 × 165 cm and 106.6 × 165 cm. In the original plexiglass frame.

CHF 120 000 / 180 000 | (€ 123 710 / 185 570)

Sold for CHF 268 700 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3470 - A213 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 26 June 2025, 03.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris). 1985.

Coloured pencil, pencil, felt tip pen, wax crayon and collage with fabric, thread, cord, woven polyester fabric and construction drawing on cardboard (2 parts).

Signed, dated, titled and inscribed in coloured pencil on part A lower right: Christo 1985 The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris) Quai du Louvre, [...], as well as numbered on the reverse: 142 A 142 B, and with hanging instructions.

28 × 71 cm and 56 × 71 cm. In the original acrylic glass frames.

CHF 80 000 / 120 000 | (€ 82 470 / 123 710)

Sold for CHF 125 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3431 - A205 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 22 June 2023, 02.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

The Umbrellas: Project for Japan and Western USA (Blue). 1987.

Pencil, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and technical data on paper on panel.

Signed and dated on the upper panel lower left: Christo 1987, also with further project information in the upper and lower margins. On the reverse with installation information.

Drawing in 2 parts: 30.5 × 78 cm / 67 × 78 cm. In original plexiglass-frame.

CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)

Sold for CHF 104 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3433 - A205 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 22 June 2023, 02.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

The Umbrellas: Project for Japan and Western USA (Yellow). 1989.

Pencil, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel and technical data on paper on panel.

Signed and dated on the upper panel lower left: Christo 1989, also with further project information in the upper and lower margins. Signed and dated on the reverse: © Christo 1989, also with installation information.

Drawing in 2 parts: 30.5 × 78 cm / 67 × 78 cm. In original plexiglass frame.

CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)

Sold for CHF 97 900 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3506 - A197 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 01 July 2021, 05.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Trees, Project for the Fondation Beyeler, Riehen, Switzerland. 1997.

Collage. Pencil, pastel, coloured pencils, fabric and yarn on firm paper on wood.

Signed and dated lower right: Christo 1997 as well as titled lower left: Wrapped Trees / Project for the Fondation Beyeler, Riehen, Switzerland. Signed, dated and numbered on the reverse: © Christo 1997 #2.

66.7 × 77.5 cm.

CHF 35 000 / 45 000 | (€ 36 080 / 46 390)

Sold for CHF 64 960 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3432 - A205 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 22 June 2023, 02.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

Packed Coast. 1969.

Collage. Fabric, yarn, clip, photos, oil, pencil, colour pen, tape on thin cardboard on wood.

Signed, dated and titled lower left: Christo 1969 PACKED COAST project for LITTLE BAY N.S. WALES AUTRALIA, and project details.

70 × 55 cm (in original plexiglass-frame).

CHF 40 000 / 60 000 | (€ 41 240 / 61 860)

Sold for CHF 61 300 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3440 - A211 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 28 November 2024, 04.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado/Rifle). 1971.

Collage. Pencil, crayon, wax crayon, cover white, fabric, photograph, map, staples and tape on cardboard.

Signed and dated lower left: Christo 1971.

70.7 × 55.7 cm.

CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 20 620 / 30 930)

Sold for CHF 58 750 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3457 - A195 Post-War & Contemporary - Saturday 05 December 2020, 02.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Trees (Project for the Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen). 1998.

Pencil, pastel, crayon and tape on wove paper, laid down on wood.

Signed and dated lower left: Christo 1998.

35.2 × 38.7 cm.

CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 30 930 / 51 550)

Sold for CHF 36 900 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3520* - A181 Post-War & Contemporary - Saturday 01 July 2017, 01.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Gates (project for Central Park, New York City). 2002.

Pencil, wax crayon, email, tape and a photography by Wolfgang Volz.

Signed and dated lower right: Christo 2002, also titled at the bottom: The Gates (project for Central Park, New York City). Verso inscribed: © CHRISTO 2002.

21.5 x 28 cm (in original frame).

CHF 18 000 / 24 000 | (€ 18 560 / 24 740)

Sold for CHF 34 100 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3519* - A181 Post-War & Contemporary - Saturday 01 July 2017, 01.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Trees (project for Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen). 1998.

Pencil, wax crayon, email and photography by Wolfgang Volz.

Signed and dated lower left: Christo 1998, also titled at the bottom: Wrapped Trees (project for Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen). Inscribed on the reverse: © CHRISTO 1998.

21.5 x 28 cm (im original frame).

CHF 18 000 / 24 000 | (€ 18 560 / 24 740)

Sold for CHF 24 500 (including buyer’s premium)
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CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

Lot 3347 - Z32 Post-War & Contemporary - Friday 22 June 2012, 05.25 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Umbrellas (blue, joint project for Japan and USA). 1989.

Bleistift, Kohle, Emailfarbe, Wachsstift, Fotografie von Wolfgang Volz und Karte auf Papier.

Unten rechts signiert und datiert: Christo 1989.

36 x 28 cm.

CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)

Sold for CHF 24 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3348 - Z32 Post-War & Contemporary - Friday 22 June 2012, 05.25 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Umbrellas (yellow, joint project for Japan and USA). 1989.

Bleistift, Kohle, Emailfarbe, Wachsstift, Fotografie von Wolfgang Volz und Karte auf Papier.

Unten rechts signiert und datiert: Christo 1989.

36 x 28 cm.

CHF 15 000 / 25 000 | (€ 15 460 / 25 770)

Sold for CHF 24 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3505* - A197 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 01 July 2021, 05.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colon (project for Barcelona). 1984.

Collage. Photograph by Wolfgang Volz, tape, pencil, enamel paint, charcoal and wax crayon on cardboard.

Signed and dated upper left: Christo 1984, as well as titled along the upper margin: WRAPPED MONUMENT TO CRISTOBAL COLON (project for Barcelona).

35.5 × 28 cm.

CHF 12 000 / 18 000 | (€ 12 370 / 18 560)

Sold for CHF 23 480 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3410* - Z29 Post-War & Contemporary - Friday 03 December 2010, 05.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Komposition. 1960.

Tusche auf gefaltetem, grau melliertem Seidenpapier fest auf Passpartoutkarton montiert.

Verso auf Passepartoutkarton mit Widmung, datiert und signiert: à Edith Paris, 6.VI.1960 Christo.

50 x 65 cm.

CHF 30 000 / 40 000 | (€ 30 930 / 41 240)

Sold for CHF 20 760 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3717 - A197 Prints & Multiples - Thursday 01 July 2021, 01.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Surrounded Islands, project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida (2-parts). 1987.

Colour screenprint and collophone with tape, fabric and photo. 101/125. Signed in pencil lower right (first sheet): Christo, also described below: part I rep. part II. Sheet size each 40 × 38 cm on thin cardboard. Published by Edition Schellmann, Munich/New York. Printed by Domberger KG, Stuttgart (with the blindstamp).

CHF 6 000 / 8 000 | (€ 6 190 / 8 250)

Sold for CHF 18 600 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3495 - Z31 Prints & Multiples - Friday 09 December 2011, 11.00 AM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Arc de Triumphe, Wrapped/ Project for Paris. 1989.

Farblithographie mit Collage von Gewebe, Garn und Stadtplan sowie teils mit Kohle und Farbstift vom Künstler überarbeitet. AP III/XI, ausserhalb der Auflage von 150. Unten rechts nummeriert, datiert und signiert: Christo 1989, sowie im unteren Drittel betitelt: Arc de Triumphe, Wrapped/ Project For Paris, ave. de Champs Elysées, Pl. Ch.de Gaulle, ave. de la Gd. Armée. Darstellung 70 x 55,5 cm auf Arches. Erschienen bei Torsten Lilja, Stockholm. Gedruckt bei Landfall Press, Chicago.

CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)

Sold for CHF 16 800 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3714 - A213 Prints & Multiples - Thursday 26 June 2025, 10.00 AM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

The Floating Piers, Project for Lake Iseo, Italy – San Paolo. 2017.

Offset colour lithograph and colour silkscreen collaged with photograph, map, yellow nylon fabric and tape. 52/75. Signed in pencil upper right: Christo. Visible dimensions 56 × 35.5 cm. Published by Christo, New York. Printed by recom art, Berlin. Assembled by Schellmann Art, Munich. In the original plexiglass frame.

CHF 6 000 / 9 000 | (€ 6 190 / 9 280)

Sold for CHF 16 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3464* - A207 Post-War & Contemporary - Thursday 30 November 2023, 02.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York)

Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin). 1992.

Collage (pencil, charcoal, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, wax crayon and tape) on paper, firmly mounted.

Signed and dated lower right: Christo 1992, also titled at the lower margin: WRAPPED REICHSTAG (project FOR BERLIN) Brandenburger Tor. Furthermore signed and dated on the reverse: © CHRISTO 1992.

28 × 21.5 cm. In the original plexiglass frame.

CHF 15 000 / 20 000 | (€ 15 460 / 20 620)

Sold for CHF 16 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3719 - A197 Prints & Multiples - Thursday 01 July 2021, 01.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Globe (Eurasian Hemisphere). 2018.

Colour screenprint and collage (cardboard, foil, cord, wax crayon and tape). 123/160. Signed in pencil lower right: Christo, as well as titled in the screeb in the lower margin: WRAPPED GLOBE (EURASIAN HEMISPHERE). Sheet size 86.5 × 75.5 cm on brown cardboard. Published by "Die Zeit" and fine art publisher Breckner, Düsseldorf. In plexiglass frame.

CHF 8 000 / 14 000 | (€ 8 250 / 14 430)

Sold for CHF 11 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3739 - A189 Prints & Multiples - Saturday 29 June 2019, 10.00 AM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Two Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings. 1980.

Colour lithograph with collage (fabric, thread and street map). H.C., hors commerce from the edition of 15, outside the edition of 99. Signed in pencil centre right : Christo, as well as titled in the stone: Two Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings (state for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place, NY. City). Image 67.3 x 55 cm on firm paper laid on carboard 70.3 x 55 cm. Published and printed by La Poligrafa, Barcelona.

CHF 2 500 / 3 500 | (€ 2 580 / 3 610)

Sold for CHF 11 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3630* - Z27 Prints & Multiples - Friday 04 December 2009, 10.00 AM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Project. Corridor store front. 1968.

Graphitstift, Kohle und Bleistift auf Halbkarton. Zweiteilig. Auf der Innenzeichnung signiert und datiert: Christo 1968. Schöner Zustand. In Plexiglasbox.

CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)

Sold for CHF 10 800 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3689* - A199 Prints & Multiples - Thursday 02 December 2021, 02.00 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped Automobile (Project for 1950 Studebaker Champion, Series 9G Coupe). 2015.

Colour screenprint with collage (fabric and thread). 18/200. Signed and dated in pencil upper right: Christo 2015. Sheet size 43.2 × 53 cm on thin cardboard, on cardboard. Published by the artist (verso with the copyright-stamp). Printed by Landfall Press, Santa Fe (verso with the stamp and the numbering: CHR-14-08).

CHF 3 000 / 4 000 | (€ 3 090 / 4 120)

Sold for CHF 10 625 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3727 - A191 Prints & Multiples - Saturday 07 December 2019, 10.00 AM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings, Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place. 1991.

Colour lithograph with collage (fabric, thread, city map, adhesive tape). 43/125. Signed in pencil lower right: Christo, also titled in the stone: Lower Manhattan Wrapped Buildings (Project for 2 Broadway, 20 Exchange Place). Sheet size 102 x 66 cm on wove paper by Arches mounted on cardboard. Published by J. Rosenthal Fine Arts, Chicago. Printed by Landfall Press, Chicago.

CHF 5 000 / 7 000 | (€ 5 150 / 7 220)

Sold for CHF 10 625 (including buyer’s premium)
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Lot 3432 - Z23 Prints & Multiples - Friday 07 December 2007, 01.30 PM

CHRISTO (VLADIMIROV JAVACHEFF)

(Gabrowo 1935–2020 New York City)

Wrapped armchair, project right. 1990.

Lithographie, Collage, Schnur, Kunststoff. Mit Deckweiss handüberarbeitet. Bezeichnet: AP 19 / 35. Oben rechts signiert: Christo. Auf Halbkarton 64 x 88,3 cm. Sehr schöner Zustand. Gerahmt.

CHF 2 500 / 4 000 | (€ 2 580 / 4 120)

Sold for CHF 9 600 (including buyer’s premium)
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