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Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Composition
- signé en caractères chinois et daté 54 (en bas à droite)
- encre et aquarelle sur papier
- 9 x 16,5 cm; 3 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on a sheet of paper laid down on cream wove paper glued to the mount.
Due to the artist's process, the sheet is slightly wavy.
A few minor and light dots of oxidation are only visible under very close inspection.
This work is in very good condition.
"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
Deux ans à peine après l'arrivée de Zao Wou-Ki à Paris, le 4 janvier 1950, sur les recommandations d'Henri Michaux, Pierre Loeb visite l'atelier du peintre. Trois mois plus tard, il revient lui acheter douze toiles et lui proposer un contrat. Entre 1951 et 1954, le galeriste consacre à Zao Wou-Ki trois expositions monographiques : les premières en France.