Christo, Portfolio with 5 Large Offset Lithographic
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Christo (Bulgarian/American, born 1935). A large portfolio containing five black and white offset lithographic prints pertaining to a 1968 project in Spoleto, Italy. Each folio is an artist's proof and is signed and inscribed "XII/XIV" in pencil at bottom margin. The portfolio is inscribed with "Christo, Spoleto, 1968, Edizione Multicenter Milano" in large print on recto and bears a tag inscribed "EA XIII/" attached with tape to lower right front edge. The following folios are included: 1.) A folio with printed text describing the details of the project; in Italian. 2.) A panoramic landscape showing a wrapped tower, which is referred to in the text-containing folio. 3.) A photograph of a wrapped building, as described in the text-containing folio. 4.) A topographic map of Spoleto, marking the locations of the two wrapped buildings. 5.) A drawn print bearing the inscription "Packed tower (project for Festival of the Two World, Spoleto), Height 75'; woven polypropylene and nylon rope, 5/8"dia." along the bottom margin in print.
Dimensions:
Folio - 32.50 " H x 25.25 " W each ;
Portfolio - 29.25 " W x 36.25 " H x 1.00 "D;
Dimensions:
Folio - 32.50 " H x 25.25 " W each ;
Portfolio - 29.25 " W x 36.25 " H x 1.00 "D;
Condition
Age-toning and minor surface soiling. Lightly bumped edges. Portfolio has minor surface tears and dents.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Christo, Portfolio with 5 Large Offset Lithographic
Estimate $1,000 - $1,800
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