- 1022
Zao Wou-ki & Henri Michaux
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-ki & Henri Michaux
- Annonciation et Moments - 2 poems by Henri MichauxParis: les bibliophiles de l'Automobile Club de France, 1996
7 original aquatints by Zao Wou-Ki, including the frontispiece in colours "After Henri Michaux" and one full-page plate, printed in colours and 5 full-page plates in black. Loose as issue, original wrappers in Japan paper, publisher red slipcase.
This book is a limited edition no. 33/130, on vellum paper BFK Rives.
This book is a limited edition no. 33/130, on vellum paper BFK Rives.
Provenance
Private French Collection
Exhibited
Switzerland, Pully, Musée d'art de Pully, ZAO WOU-KI, la lumière et le souffle, 1 May – 27 September 2015, pp. 214-219, another example exhibited
Literature
Jørgen Ågerup, Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Copenhagen, 1995, pl.380-386, pp.207-208
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. There are no apparent condition issues with the work.
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"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
Another example of this lot is currently exhibited in the solo show: Zao Wou-Ki, la lumière et le souffle at Musée d'Art de Pully (Switzerland). The exhibition highlights the importance of poetry as an inspiration for the artist. The catalogue - with an article written by the former French Prime Minister and close friend to the artist, Dominique de Villepin - shows Zao's passion for illustrating poems, especially for limited edition books dedicated to his close friend: the poet Henri Michaux.
Exclusively focusing on this friendship, an exhibition organized at the Martin Bodmer Foundation in Cologny (Switzerland) will open in December 2015.