- 627
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A and B: Sans titre; C: À la gloire de l'image et de l'art poétique (In honour of the picture and of poetry) [Three Works]
- A: etching with aquatint; B: lithograph; C: lithograph
A: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 71 and inscribed E. A.
executed in 1971, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 73 and inscribed E. A.
executed in 1973, this work is an artist's proof.
C: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 76 and numbered 96/99
executed in 1976, this work is number 96 from an edition of 99.
executed in 1971, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 73 and inscribed E. A.
executed in 1973, this work is an artist's proof.
C: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 76 and numbered 96/99
executed in 1976, this work is number 96 from an edition of 99.
Provenance
Private American Collection
Literature
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 213, p. 120 (A); plate 243, p. 133 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 212, p.127 (A); plate 242, p.138 (B); plate 276, p.154 (C), illustrated in colour
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 212, p.127 (A); plate 242, p.138 (B); plate 276, p.154 (C), illustrated in colour
Condition
The three works are in excellent condition. B: there is a light scratch 6 cm in length, 10 cm from the top and 20 cm from the right edge of the work.
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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."