Lot 5001
  • 5001

Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)

Estimate
8,000,000 - 10,000,000 HKD
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Description

  • Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
  • 16.05.59
  • signed in Pinyin and Chinese and dated 59; signed in Pinyin, titled and dated 16.5.59 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
Kootz Gallery, New York label affixed to the stretcher on the reverse

Provenance

Kootz Gallery, New York
Private American Collection
Acquired by the present Asian owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition. There are very minor paint losses along the bottom edge and in the upper right corner. Under UV, there is no evidence of restoration.
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