- 96
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Voiles à la mer (Sailing-ships at Sea)
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese
- lithograph
Executed in 1953. This work is from an edition of 120 plus 18 AP, printed by E. J. Desjobert, Paris.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in the 1960s
Thence by decent to the present owner in 2004
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in the 1960s
Thence by decent to the present owner in 2004
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Art, Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, May 12 - June 6 2009, cat. p.32, another example exhibited
Italy, Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-ki 1950-2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 -30, 2012, cat. p.10, another example exhibited
Italy, Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-ki 1950-2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 -30, 2012, cat. p.10, another example exhibited
Literature
N. Jacometti & Eb. W. Kornfeld, Cat. raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki 1949-1954, Berne, 1955, pl.53, p. 65
Y. Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1975, pl, 83, p. 51
J. Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Cat. Raisonné 1937 - 1995, , Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995, pl, 81, p. 58
Y. Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, France, 1975, pl, 83, p. 51
J. Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Cat. Raisonné 1937 - 1995, , Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995, pl, 81, p. 58
Condition
This work is overall in good condition. There are one light horizontal crease and creases in the upper and lower center of the paper.
"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."