1995: Christo and Jean Claude Autograph on Wrapped Reichstag Art Postcard. COA
Posted in ARTS, European, collectibles, decorative, history, memorabilia, painter, sculpture, unusual on 01/26/2009 04:49 pm by admin
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1995: Two famous artists, Christo and Jean Claude signed this “Wrapped Reichstag “ – Art Postcard. Size 6 x 4 inches. Very fine condition. The Autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This was surely one of the most meaningful Christo – Objects: “ The wrapping of the Berlin Reichstag “, which represents perhaps the greatest challenge and achievement in the career of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. After a struggle spanning through the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties, the wrapping of the Reichstag was completed on June 24th, 1995 by a work force of 90 professional climbers and 120 installation workers. The Reichstag remained wrapped for 14 days and all materials were recycled. Ten companies in Germany started in September 1994 to manufacture all the various materials according to the specifications of the engineers. During the months of April, May and June 1995, iron workers installed the steel structures on the towers, the roof, the statues and the stone vases to allow the folds of fabric to cascade from the roof down to the ground. Meaningful document in excellent condition. |
