Christo (1935-2020) - Wrapped Vespa 1963/2001

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Christo & Jeanne-Claude – Wrapped Vespa 1963/2001, a 2001 offset print on stiff poster board, hand-signed by Christo, 59.5 × 84 cm, a still life in conceptual art from Israel in excellent condition.

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Christo & Jeanne-Claude – “Wrapped Vespa” (1963/2001)

For sale is a fascinating and rare collectible from the world-renowned wrapping artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude: the large-format color offset motif “Wrapped Vespa.”
The motif is based on the historical original project from 1963–1964. It depicts the iconic Italian Vespa, masterfully wrapped in cloth and ropes. The object remains instantly recognizable in its typical silhouette, yet through the wrapping it gains a completely new, sculptural and mysterious aesthetic.
This poster was issued in 2001 on the occasion of the groundbreaking exhibition “Early Works 1958–1969” at the renowned Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin. An absolute key piece for collectors of contemporary pop art, Land Art, as well as for lovers of Italian design and Vespa culture.

• Artist: Christo (1935–2020) & Jeanne-Claude (1935–2009)
• Motif: Wrapped Vespa (Project 1963–64)
• Year of print: 2001
• Technique: Color offset on stiff poster board / handmade paper
• Signature: Hand-signed by the artist Christo
• Sheet size: approx. 59.5 x 84 cm
• Publisher: Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin (2001)

Shipping notes

The artwork will be professionally and securely packed flat and shipped. Shipping is conducted exclusively insured with tracking.

Seller's Story

Fils Fine Arts / Art Edition-Fils – Art since 1870 Fils Fine Arts is a brand of Art Edition-Fils GmbH, a family-owned company that has existed since 1870 and one of the oldest art publishers and art dealers for original editions in Germany. Today the company is already in its fifth generation and has more than 155 years of experience in the international art market. The focus is on high-quality, limited and signed art editions as well as selected uniques. The portfolio includes especially graphics, photographs, sculptures and works on paper. Many editions are created in close collaboration with the artists and are published exclusively by Fils Fine Arts. The offering is supplemented by selected uniques and paintings. The program combines established international artists with interesting contemporary positions and emerging artists. The artist portfolio includes, among others, names such as Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter, Christo, Tony Cragg, Eduardo Chillida, Jim Dine and many other internationally renowned as well as aspiring artists. Fils. Fine Arts stands for a careful selection of artworks according to high quality standards and a claim to artistic quality and authenticity. As an art publisher, gallery and art dealer, the company combines long-standing market knowledge with personal advice from art experts. In addition to online trading, Fils. Fine Arts is also represented with a gallery in Düsseldorf, where collectors and art enthusiasts can experience the works on site and receive personal advice. In addition, the company operates further locations for publishing and art presentation. Fils. Fine Arts thus stands for over 155 years of experience, original and strictly limited art editions, international artists and a carefully curated selection for collectors and lovers of art.
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Christo & Jeanne-Claude – “Wrapped Vespa” (1963/2001)

For sale is a fascinating and rare collectible from the world-renowned wrapping artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude: the large-format color offset motif “Wrapped Vespa.”
The motif is based on the historical original project from 1963–1964. It depicts the iconic Italian Vespa, masterfully wrapped in cloth and ropes. The object remains instantly recognizable in its typical silhouette, yet through the wrapping it gains a completely new, sculptural and mysterious aesthetic.
This poster was issued in 2001 on the occasion of the groundbreaking exhibition “Early Works 1958–1969” at the renowned Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin. An absolute key piece for collectors of contemporary pop art, Land Art, as well as for lovers of Italian design and Vespa culture.

• Artist: Christo (1935–2020) & Jeanne-Claude (1935–2009)
• Motif: Wrapped Vespa (Project 1963–64)
• Year of print: 2001
• Technique: Color offset on stiff poster board / handmade paper
• Signature: Hand-signed by the artist Christo
• Sheet size: approx. 59.5 x 84 cm
• Publisher: Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin (2001)

Shipping notes

The artwork will be professionally and securely packed flat and shipped. Shipping is conducted exclusively insured with tracking.

Seller's Story

Fils Fine Arts / Art Edition-Fils – Art since 1870 Fils Fine Arts is a brand of Art Edition-Fils GmbH, a family-owned company that has existed since 1870 and one of the oldest art publishers and art dealers for original editions in Germany. Today the company is already in its fifth generation and has more than 155 years of experience in the international art market. The focus is on high-quality, limited and signed art editions as well as selected uniques. The portfolio includes especially graphics, photographs, sculptures and works on paper. Many editions are created in close collaboration with the artists and are published exclusively by Fils Fine Arts. The offering is supplemented by selected uniques and paintings. The program combines established international artists with interesting contemporary positions and emerging artists. The artist portfolio includes, among others, names such as Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter, Christo, Tony Cragg, Eduardo Chillida, Jim Dine and many other internationally renowned as well as aspiring artists. Fils. Fine Arts stands for a careful selection of artworks according to high quality standards and a claim to artistic quality and authenticity. As an art publisher, gallery and art dealer, the company combines long-standing market knowledge with personal advice from art experts. In addition to online trading, Fils. Fine Arts is also represented with a gallery in Düsseldorf, where collectors and art enthusiasts can experience the works on site and receive personal advice. In addition, the company operates further locations for publishing and art presentation. Fils. Fine Arts thus stands for over 155 years of experience, original and strictly limited art editions, international artists and a carefully curated selection for collectors and lovers of art.
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Artist
Christo (1935-2020)
Title of artwork
Wrapped Vespa 1963/2001
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Israel
Year
2001
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
59.5 cm
Width
84 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Conceptual art
Sold with frame
No
Period
19th century
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Art Edition-Fils GmbH
Repräsentant:
Fils. Fine Arts
Adresse:
Art Edition Fils
Eduard-Schloemann-Str. 47-49
40237 Düsseldorf
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+49211672063
Email:
matoussi@fils-fine-arts.de
USt-IdNr.:
DE 119 35 67 54

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