- 5117
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Les Poissons
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 53 and numbered 36/55
- etching
- this work is number 36 from an edition of 55
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Literature
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue Raisonné de l’oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de ZAO WOU-KI 1949-1954, Gutekunst & Klipstein, Berne, Switzerland, 1955, plate 51, p. 63
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937-1974, Arts et Mètiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 81, p. 50
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 79, p. 57, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki 1920-2013 Retrospecttiva, Città di Locarno Servizi Culturali, Switzerland, 2014, p. 148, illustrated in colour
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937-1974, Arts et Mètiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 81, p. 50
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 79, p. 57, illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki 1920-2013 Retrospecttiva, Città di Locarno Servizi Culturali, Switzerland, 2014, p. 148, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is overall in good condition, except a minor tear near the top right corner and few minor tears along the bottom border.
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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."