Lot 204
  • 204

Zao Wou-Ki

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Zao Wou-Ki
  • Untitled (Ågerup 158; Rivière 159)
  • lithograph
  • image: 590 by 305mm 23 1/4 by 12in
  • sheet: 654 by 504mm 25 3/4 by 19 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1965, signed in pencil, dated, numbered 30/125, on BFK Rives paper with l'Oeuvre Gravée watermark, published by l'Oeuvre Gravée, Zurich, and with their blindstamp

Provenance

Ex coll. Nesto Jacometti (not in Lugt)

Condition

With full margins, the yellow slightly attenuated, a superficial vertical scrape at centre of upper image (measuring 23 cm) and two 3cm scrapes at upper left of image and margin are all showing through to the verso but not breaking through the sheet, further occasional nicks and shallow scrapes mainly in the upper half of the sheet are visible upon close inspection, a tiny hole at lower centre of image, the margins and verso with soft handling creases and pale mount-staining, unframed. The publisher's label on the verso at lower left. Unframed.
"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.
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