CHRISTO Javacheff (1935-2020)
Wrapped Monument to Leonardo, 1970- 1971.
Print af…

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CHRISTO Javacheff (1935-2020) Wrapped Monument to Leonardo, 1970- 1971. Print after a photograph by Shunk and Kender. Signed and numbered 397/999. 74 x 55 cm. Framed under glass.

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CHRISTO Javacheff (1935-2020) Wrapped Monument to Leonardo, 1970- 1971. Print after a photograph by Shunk and Kender. Signed and numbered 397/999. 74 x 55 cm. Framed under glass.

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