- 5053
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
6,500,000 - 8,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- 27.01.83
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese; signed in Pinyin, titled and dated 27.1.83 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
Centro Cultural Arte Contemporaneo A. C., Mexico City, and The Yageo Foundation labels affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Galerie Artcurial, Paris
Private Collection
Heritage Arts International Taipei, 1997, Lot 79
Collection of the Yageo Foundation
Christie's Hong Kong, October 31, 2004, Lot 770
Important Private Asian Collection
Galerie Artcurial, Paris
Private Collection
Heritage Arts International Taipei, 1997, Lot 79
Collection of the Yageo Foundation
Christie's Hong Kong, October 31, 2004, Lot 770
Important Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki: Paintings 1980-1985, May 6 - 31, 1986
Paris, Galerie Artcurial, Zao Wou-Ki, February - March, 1992
Mexico City, Fundacion Cultural Televisa, Centro Cultural Arte Contemporaneo A.C., Zao Wou-Ki Cuarenta años de pintura (1954-1994), March 3 - May 30, 1994
Paris, Galerie Artcurial, Zao Wou-Ki, February - March, 1992
Mexico City, Fundacion Cultural Televisa, Centro Cultural Arte Contemporaneo A.C., Zao Wou-Ki Cuarenta años de pintura (1954-1994), March 3 - May 30, 1994
Literature
Zao Wou-Ki: Paintings 1980-1985, Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, 1986, plate 5, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki, Galerie Artcurial, Paris, 1992, plate 6, p. 17, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki Cuarenta años de pintura (1954-1994), Fundacion Cultural Televisa, Centro Cultural Arte Contemporaneo A.C., Mexico City, 1994, plate 20, p. 98, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki, Galerie Artcurial, Paris, 1992, plate 6, p. 17, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki Cuarenta años de pintura (1954-1994), Fundacion Cultural Televisa, Centro Cultural Arte Contemporaneo A.C., Mexico City, 1994, plate 20, p. 98, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are slight paint loss and wearing on four edges. There is no evidence of restoration under UV.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."