- 642
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Flore et faune (Flora and fauna); B: Ciel de Paris (The sky of Paris) [Two Works]
- lithograph
A: signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 41/200
executed in 1951, this work is number 41 from an edition of 200.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 54 and inscribed HC
executed in 1954, this work is an artist's proof.
executed in 1951, this work is number 41 from an edition of 200.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 54 and inscribed HC
executed in 1954, this work is an artist's proof.
Provenance
Private American Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, May 12 - June 6, 2009 (B)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A)
Literature
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonnée de l'¿uvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 36, p. 48 (A) ; plate 62, p. 74 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 66, p. 41 (A); plate 92, p. 57 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 64, p. 48 (A); plate 88, p. 62 (B), ilustrated in colour
Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 2009, p. 32, illustrated in colour (B)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 7, illustrated in colour (A)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 66, p. 41 (A); plate 92, p. 57 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 64, p. 48 (A); plate 88, p. 62 (B), ilustrated in colour
Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 2009, p. 32, illustrated in colour (B)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 7, illustrated in colour (A)
Condition
The two works are in excellent condition. A: There is evidence of very minor undulation in the lower left part 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."