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Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- 22.04.86 (Diptych)
- signed and signed in Chinese; signed, signed in Chinese, titled, dated 22.4.86 and dedicated Pour Claude Pompidou avec mon amitié fidèle, 31 janvier 1987 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 41 x 66 cm; 16 1/8 x 26 in.
- Executed in 1986.
Provenance
Claude Pompidou Collection, Paris (acquired from the artist in 1987)
Thence by the descent to the current owner
Thence by the descent to the current owner
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter and less yellow in the original work. The background tends more towards pink than in the image.
The work is executed on its original canvases, and is not relined.
The junction of the two canvases has been painted by the artist.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
This work is in very good condition.
"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."