33. The Umbrellas, Ibaraki, Japan [1991]
Estimate
EUR 400 - 600
Sold
EUR 400
Session
Thu, 20 June 2024 19:00
Dimensions
width 94.5 cm, height 63.5 cm
Description
color offset lithograph, signed bottom left, in marker, "Christo"
Research information
At sunrise, on October 9, 1991, Christo and Jean-Claude's 1,880 workers began to open the 3,100 umbrellas in Ibaraki and California, in the presence of the artists at both sites. This temporary artwork between Japan and the US reflects the similarities and differences in lifestyle and land use in two inland valleys, one 19 kilometers (12 mi) long in Japan and the other 29 kilometers (18 mi) long in the US .
Dating
1991
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 94.5 cm, height 63.5 cm
Description
color offset lithograph, signed bottom left, in marker, "Christo"
Research information
At sunrise, on October 9, 1991, Christo and Jean-Claude's 1,880 workers began to open the 3,100 umbrellas in Ibaraki and California, in the presence of the artists at both sites. This temporary artwork between Japan and the US reflects the similarities and differences in lifestyle and land use in two inland valleys, one 19 kilometers (12 mi) long in Japan and the other 29 kilometers (18 mi) long in the US .
Dating
1991
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