- 5002
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
2,800,000 - 3,800,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Sans titre
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese; signed in Pinyin and dated XII.50 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Private American Collection
Bonhams San Francisco, November 4, 2003, Lot 3458
Private Asian Collection
Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 1, 2005, Lot 14
Hosane Auction Co. Ltd., Shanghai, December 20, 2006, Lot 86
Acquired by the present Asian owner from the above sale
Bonhams San Francisco, November 4, 2003, Lot 3458
Private Asian Collection
Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 1, 2005, Lot 14
Hosane Auction Co. Ltd., Shanghai, December 20, 2006, Lot 86
Acquired by the present Asian owner from the above sale
Literature
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Edicions Polígrafa, Barcelona, 1978, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Hier et Demain, Paris, 1978, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Polígrafa, Barcelona, 1979, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1979, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Cercle d'Art, Paris, 1986, plate 255, p. 315
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Hier et Demain, Paris, 1978, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Polígrafa, Barcelona, 1979, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1979, plate 223, p. 275
Jean Leymarie, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Cercle d'Art, Paris, 1986, plate 255, p. 315
Condition
This work is in overall good condition. Light craquelure is found across the surface of the work.There are some scattered minor paint losses in the center and near the bottom right and left edges. Under UV light, there is no evidence of retouching.
"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."
"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."