Christo & Jeanne-Claude – The Pont Neuf Wrapped (1975–1985)

The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, France, 1975–1985

• Artists: Christo (Bulgarian-American, 1935–2020) & Jeanne-Claude (French-American, 1935–2009)
• Medium: Poster in colors by Wolfgang Volz
• Dimensions: 66.7 × 67.9 cm (26.25 × 26.73 in)
• Signature: Signed by Christo in crayon
• Condition: Traces of handling, otherwise very good overall condition 

The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, France, 1975–1985 is a color poster photographed by Wolfgang Volz, signed by Christo in crayon — a rare and historically significant document of one of the most celebrated large-scale installations in the history of contemporary art. This square-format impression — 66.7 × 67.9 cm — presents a distinct and equally compelling view of the installation from the same landmark project as the horizontal edition, offering collectors an alternative perspective on Volz's definitive photographic documentation of the wrapped bridge.

Conceived in 1975 and realized in September 1985 after a decade of negotiations with the French authorities, The Pont Neuf Wrapped involved covering Paris's oldest bridge — completed in 1607 — in 40,876 square meters of golden sandstone-colored polyamide fabric secured by 13 kilometers of rope. For fourteen days, the wrapped bridge drew three million visitors to the banks of the Seine and became one of the most celebrated artistic events in the history of French cultural life. Wolfgang Volz — the official photographer of Christo and Jeanne-Claude across four decades — captured the installation with the technical mastery and visual intelligence that have made his photographs the definitive record of their work. Signed by Christo in crayon, this poster is a rare and fully authenticated piece of one of the most historically resonant artistic undertakings of the twentieth century.

Traces of handling present, otherwise very good overall condition.

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Is this an original signed work? Yes — an authentic color poster photographed by Wolfgang Volz, signed by Christo in crayon, documenting the landmark 1985 installation The Pont Neuf Wrapped in Paris.

How does this edition differ from the 62 × 95 cm edition? This impression presents a square format — 66.7 × 67.9 cm — offering a distinct and equally compelling photographic perspective on the installation from Wolfgang Volz's definitive documentation of the project.

What was The Pont Neuf Wrapped? Realized in September 1985, the project involved wrapping Paris's oldest bridge in 40,876 square meters of golden polyamide fabric — drawing three million visitors over fourteen days and becoming one of the most celebrated artistic events in French cultural history.

What are the dimensions? 66.7 × 67.9 cm (26.25 × 26.73 in)

Is the work signed? Yes — signed by Christo in crayon.

What is the condition? Traces of handling, otherwise very good overall condition. Full condition report available upon request.

Is worldwide shipping available? Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.

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