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Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Signe remue
- signé et daté; signé, titré et daté au dos
- huile sur toile
- 80,5 x 100 cm; 31 11/16 x 39 3/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1957.
Provenance
Kootz Gallery, New York
Acquis auprès de celle-ci et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Acquis auprès de celle-ci et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Literature
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, 1978, p.98, no.52 (légende erronée), illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, 1979, p.98, no.52 (légende erronée), illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, 1986, Paris, p.98, no.52 (légende erronée), illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, 1979, p.98, no.52 (légende erronée), illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, 1986, Paris, p.98, no.52 (légende erronée), illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter and contrast more important in the original.
The work is in very good condition and is executed on its original canvas. No trace of restoration fluoresces under UV light.
"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 and dated; signed, titled and dated on the back; oil on painting. Executed in 1957.
" La Création, en Chine, n'est pas Verbe, mais Signe." (Dominique de Villepin, Zao Wou-Ki, (Dans le labyrinthe des lumières, Sur les chemins de signes), p.31)
Zao Wou-Ki, 1958 © May Zao