141. Running fence
Estimate
EUR 400 - 600
Sold
EUR 1.200
Session
Thu, 26 March 2026 18:00
Dimensions
width 58.5 cm, height 39.5 cm, custom 39,5 × 58,5 cm
Description
lithography, signed bottom left, in pencil, "Christo"; signed and numbered bottom right, in pencil, "208/300, Volz"
Research information
The work documents the temporary public installation completed on September 10, 1976, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s “Running Fence.” It is a 18-foot-tall, white textile fence that stretches 24.4 miles (39.4 km) north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay, following the hills of Sonoma County and Marin County. The project was completed after 42 months of preparation and public consultation. It is constructed from 200,000 square feet (200,000 m2) of white nylon fabric attached to 2,050 steel poles.
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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 58.5 cm, height 39.5 cm, custom 39,5 × 58,5 cm
Description
lithography, signed bottom left, in pencil, "Christo"; signed and numbered bottom right, in pencil, "208/300, Volz"
Research information
The work documents the temporary public installation completed on September 10, 1976, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s “Running Fence.” It is a 18-foot-tall, white textile fence that stretches 24.4 miles (39.4 km) north from San Francisco to Bodega Bay, following the hills of Sonoma County and Marin County. The project was completed after 42 months of preparation and public consultation. It is constructed from 200,000 square feet (200,000 m2) of white nylon fabric attached to 2,050 steel poles.
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