Wrapped Sylvette - Hommage à Picasso - Project for Washington Square Village, New York by Christo

€7,500.00 Location: Mechelen

Description

This striking artwork brings together lithography, screen print, and a beautifully crafted collage featuring a photographic city map and brown wrapping paper, all mounted on Fabriano wove paper. This piece is hand-signed and numbered in pencil, enhancing its authenticity and desirability for collectors.

Created as part of the prestigious portfolio Hommage à Picasso, the work measures 65 × 50 cm and has a depth of 3.5 cm. It is distinguished by its rich textures and meticulously hand-applied collage elements.

Christo (1935–2020) became world-famous for his large outdoor art projects, which he created together with his wife Jeanne-Claude. He was known for temporarily wrapping or transforming buildings and landscapes in striking ways. Well-known examples include The Pont Neuf Wrapped (Paris, 1985), The Umbrellas (Japan/USA, 1991), and The Gates (New York, 2005).

His work reflects his interest in temporariness, materials, and reimagining public spaces. Although his projects required extensive planning, technical skill, and bold ideas, the same qualities can be seen in his smaller works on paper. Through collage, drawing, and printmaking, he revealed the concepts and preparations behind his monumental installations.

Published by Propyläen Verlag, Berlin (in collaboration with Pantheon Presse, Rome).
Printed by Domberger KG, Stuttgart, featuring a hand-made collage.
Catalogue raisonné: Schellmann no. 59.
Edition of 90 examples. The work has recently been reframed in plexiglass by a renowned Christo specialist. 

A rare and refined collector’s piece that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and a thoughtful tribute to Picasso’s enduring legacy.