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Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- 1-12-61 / 27-1-71
- signé; signé, daté et titré au dos
- huile sur toile
- 130 x 89 cm; 51 3/16 x 35 1/3 in.
- Commencé en 1961 et terminé en 1971.
Provenance
Acquis auprès de l'artiste par le père de l'actuel propriétaire
Literature
Claude Roy, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1996, no. 27, illustré p. 133
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1986, no. 167, illustré p. 218
Jean Laude, Zao Wou-Ki, Bruxelles, 1974, illustré p.59
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1986, no. 167, illustré p. 218
Jean Laude, Zao Wou-Ki, Bruxelles, 1974, illustré p.59
Condition
Colours:
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the contrast is more important in the original. In the lower half of the painting, impasti are prominent in the original and provides a rich effect to the composition.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is not lined. There is an intermittent line of stable craquelures (5 cm) at the center of the composition. Under UV light there is no evidence of any 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."
Catalogue Note
signed; signed, dated and titled on the reverse; oil on painting. Initiated in 1961 and finished in 1971.
" C'est bien la couleur qui régit la profondeur abyssale. Souvent jusqu'aux gouffres crées par des anfractuosités dramatiques, avec des menaces brunes ou bistres, qui s'infiltrent arachnéennes dans la stridence du jaune, tandis que les jeux si souples du rose et du vert créent le dépaysement jusqu'à l'angoisse." (Pierre Daix, Zao Wou-Ki, L'oeuvre 1935-1993, éd. Ides et Calendes, 1994, p. 36)
Fig.1. Zao Wou-Ki à New York, 1961. - © Hans Hartung.