Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)

signed in pinyin and Chinese and dated 53

Cadby-Birch Gallery, New York
Private American Collection

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of tears and nicks along the edges of the work and scattered tiny holes across the surface of the painting, only visible under close examination. There is a very slight tear 8 cm in length in the bird's neck in the center of the painting. There is light creases at the bottom right corner of the work.
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This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Archives Zao Wou-Ki.

" Zao Wou-Ki sharpens his eye. He dismantles the world. The dialogue between drawing and color goes on but in another universe. The whole creation is summoned, huge fishes, birds, suggested beats......"
Dominique de Villepin