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Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Venice
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 51 and numbered 3/50
- etching
Executed in 1951, this work is number 3 from an edition of 50, printed by G. Leblanc, Paris
Provenance
Galerie Frederic Hessler, Luxembourg
Exhibited
United States, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Art Museum, The prints of Zao Wou-Ki, November 1954 - January 1955, no. 31, another example exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque National de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008, pl. 11, another example exhibited
Italy, Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-ki 1950-2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 -30, 2012, p.6, another example exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque National de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008, pl. 11, another example exhibited
Italy, Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-ki 1950-2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 -30, 2012, p.6, another example exhibited
Literature
N. Jacometti, Cat.Raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki 1949-1954, Gutekunst & Klipstein, Berne, Switzerland, 1955, pl. 33, p. 45
Y. Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1975, pl, 63, p. 40
J. Âgerup, Zao Wou-Ki, The Graphic Work: A Catalogue raisonné 1937-1995, Ed. Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995, pl. 61, p. 46
Y. Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1975, pl, 63, p. 40
J. Âgerup, Zao Wou-Ki, The Graphic Work: A Catalogue raisonné 1937-1995, Ed. Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995, pl. 61, p. 46
Condition
This work is in excellent condition. It has not been examined out of the frame.
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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."