- 629
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Sans titre; B: Marine [Two Works]
- A: etching with aquatint; B: lithograph
A: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 59 and numbered 93/95; L'Oeuvre Gravée, Zurich label affixed to the reverse
executed in 1959, this work is number 93 from an edition of 95.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 26/55
executed in 1952, this work is number 26 from an edition 55.
executed in 1959, this work is number 93 from an edition of 95.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 26/55
executed in 1952, this work is number 26 from an edition 55.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (A)
Literature
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonné de l'¿uvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 46, p. 58 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 121, p. 72 (A); plate 76, p. 47 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 119, p. 76 (A); plate 74, p. 53 (B), illustrated in colour
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 25, illustrated in colour (A)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 121, p. 72 (A); plate 76, p. 47 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 119, p. 76 (A); plate 74, p. 53 (B), illustrated in colour
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 25, illustrated in colour (A)
Condition
The works are in excellent condition. On work B, there is evidence of artist's pinholes on the left and right blank borders.
"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."