- 643
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Sans titre; B: Canto Pisan [Two Works]
- A: lithograph; B: etching with aquatint
A: signed in pinyin and Chinese, dated 59 and numbered 9/140
executed in 1959, this work is number 9 from an edition of 140.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 85/150
executed in 1972, this work is number 85 from an edition of 150.
executed in 1959, this work is number 9 from an edition of 140.
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 85/150
executed in 1972, this work is number 85 from an edition of 150.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (B)
Literature
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937-1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 123, p. 73 (A); plate 224, p. 124 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937-1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup,Copenhagen, 1995, plate 121, p. 77 (A); plate 223, p. 131 (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 45, illustrated in colour (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937-1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup,Copenhagen, 1995, plate 121, p. 77 (A); plate 223, p. 131 (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 45, illustrated in colour (B)
Condition
The two works are in excellent condition. B: there is evidence of slight undulation across the surface of the work.
"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."