Christo & Jeanne Claude - Wrapped Walk Ways – Kansas City, Missouri 1977-78 [framed & signed art card with fabric] - 1995

Exclusive Signed Artwork by “Wrapped Walk Ways, Jacob Loose Park, Kansas City, Missouri, 1977-1978” with Original Fabric Piece – Framed

Immerse yourself in the transformative art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude with this rare and exquisite piece, “Wrapped Walk Ways, Jacob Loose Park, Kansas City, Missouri, 1977-1978”. This lot not only features a professionally framed and signed art card but also includes a piece of the original, specially designed wrapping material (fabric) used in the iconic installation.

Artwork Details:

• Frame Dimensions: 26.00 cm x 25.00 cm x 4.00 cm, ensuring the artwork commands presence and attention in any setting.
• Art Card Size: 15.60 cm x 11,20 cm, perfectly capturing the essence of "The Umbrella" in a compact, visually appealing.
• Fabric Piece: 3.20 cm x 3.00 cm, a tangible piece of art history, directly connecting you to the monumental project.
• Condition: Excellent, preserved meticulously to maintain its pristine state.
• Signature: Hand-signed by Christo in pen.
• Framing: Professionally framed with protective glass to safeguard the artwork. This is not your standard frame but a testament to the artwork's significance, designed to enhance and protect its beauty.

This artwork is a testament to the innovative spirit of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, offering collectors a unique opportunity to own a piece of art history. The framing has been executed with the utmost care, ensuring that the piece is not only protected by high-quality materials but also presented in a manner that complements its significance.

Shipping Details:
• Will be carefully packaged to ensure its condition is preserved during transit.
• Sent by registered mail (track & trace) via GLS, UPS, BRT, or DHL, providing you with security and peace of mind.

This piece represents not only a significant artistic acquisition but also an investment in the legacy of two of the most groundbreaking artists of our time. It is an opportunity to own a part of the ephemeral art movement, immortalized through this beautifully framed and signed artwork.
Don't miss out on the chance to add this extraordinary piece to your collection. Whether as a focal point in your home, office, or gallery, it promises to inspire and captivate.

Wrapped Walk Ways, in Jacob Loose Memorial Park, Kansas City, Missouri, consisted of the installation of 12,540 square meters (135,000 square feet) of saffron-colored nylon fabric covering 4.4 kilometers (2.7 miles) of formal garden walkways and jogging paths.
Installation began on Monday, October 2, 1978, and was completed on Wednesday, October 4. 84 people were employed by A. L. Huber and Sons, a Kansas City building contractor, to install the fabric.
After 15,850 meters (52,000 feet) of seams and hems had been sewn in a West Virginia factory, professional seamstresses, using portable sewing machines and assisted by many workers, completed the sewing in the park. The cloth was secured in place by 34,500 steel spikes 
(each 7 x 5/16 inch/17.8 x 0.8 centimeters) driven into the soil through brass grommets along the sides of the fabric, and 40,000 staples into wooden planks on the stairways.
The temporary work of art remained in the park until October 16, 1978, after which the material was removed and given to the Kansas City Parks Department for recycling, and the park was restored to its original condition.