Lot 21
  • 21

Zao Wou-Ki

Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 EUR
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Description

  • Zao Wou-Ki
  • Pêche
  • signé et signé en chinois; signé, titré et daté 53 au dos
  • huile sur isorel monté sur panneau
  • 37,7 x 45,7 cm ; 14  13/16  x 18  in.
  • Exécuté en 1950-1953.

Provenance

Galerie Pierre, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel circa 1953

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality tends more towards green in the original work. The varnish has disappeared in some areas of the work, coherent with the artist's technique. There are very faint wears on the edges. Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. This work is in very good condition.
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Catalogue Note

COMP 

Paul Klee, They’re biting, 1920, Tate Modern, Londres (c) D.R.