Set of 4 raised thermal paper prints
Germany, 1994
Christo (b. 1935)
‘Wrapped Reichstag’
Signed in blue pencil lower margin of each 'Christo'
Published by Schumacher Edition et Fils und Kunstverein für die Rheinland und Westfalen, Düsseldorf with the ink stamp verso
Sheet dimensions, each: 11 x 8 ½ in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm.)
Overall dimensions, each: 16 ½ x 13 in. (41.9 x 33 cm.)
Very good condition

The collection contains four hand-signed offset architectural lithographs collaged with silver thermal paper created especially to resemble the Reichstag fabric as it shimmered in the sunlight. This set of works is a must-have for any collector who wishes to have a rare memento of the most famous project of Christo and his late wife Jeanne-Claude. The catalogue and prints were personal gifts from the artist to the current owner.

Executed in 1994, this set of four offset lithographs with signed catalog is signed in blue in the lower margin of each print. Published by Schumacher Edition et Fils und Kunstverein für die Rheinland und Westfalen, Düsseldorf with the ink stamp verso. Each sheet measures 11 x 8 ½ inches.

Christo (Bulgarian, 1935)

Christo (Christo Wladimirow Jawaschew) was born in Gabrowo, Bulgaria, in 1935. He was married to Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009). Christo’s art developed from the French Nouveau Realism movement and resulted in Assemblage techniques. The couple gained international fame with their ‘veiling projects’ of buildings – notably the Reichstag in Berlin in 1995.