Christo (1935 - 2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935 - 2009) "The Gates" - original Christo modern art lithograph 2005
A framed poster of 'The Gates', a work by Christo, installed in Central Park, 2005, signed by the artist with ancillary materials in a manila envelope mailed to me. These include a press release from 2005, 4-8x10 color photographs of the installation taken by his assistant Wolfgang Volz and a small patch of the orange fabric used in the work. The print was given to me by the artist in 2005-6. Christo and Jeanne Claude were neighbors in Soho for many years. Apologies for the reflections in the photo which were taken in my now closed restaurant.
c. 2-1/2' x 3-1/2'
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Hi David,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
"The Gates" is a 2005 limited-edition offset lithograph on hand-made cotton paper with sample wrapped in orange packaging, originally signed by Christo in the lower right hand corner. It depicts his Central Park Project in New York City.
These framed assemblages - with come to market from time to time and while they can sell retail for between $2,500-3,500, their fair-market values at auction are a little lower, typically between $1,200-1,800. Because you have additional material from the artist, this adds a little value to the collection, bringing it to $1,500-2,000 fair market.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Christo (1935 - 2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935 - 2009)
"The Gates" - original Christo modern art lithograph
2005
signed lower right
Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)
together with assorted ephemera, photographs, press materials and a square of the "Gates" orange material.
CONDITION: This appears to be in generally good condition; matted and framed.
PROVENANCE: Gift from the artist
$ 1,500-2,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Thanks, David, you're all set with this. I should point out that all the other such framed posters that are on the market today are also signed as yours is.
Have a great evening and thanks again for using Mearto.
Delia
Thank you Delia, he was a friend and I'm sorry to have to part with it.
uploaded some additional images today. Let me know if these are sufficient. I also remind that my poster is signed at the lower right corner by the artist who was a friend and neighbor