- 117
Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Untitled
- signed and dated 73
- watercolour on paper
- 69 x 46,5 cm; 27 3/16 x 18 5/16 in.
- Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired in 1975)
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 5 December 2012, lot 120
Private Collection, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired in 1975)
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 5 December 2012, lot 120
Private Collection, Paris
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate int he catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original work.
The work is carefully taped to the mount on the reverse at each of the four corners. There is an artist's pinhole in each of the four corners, visible only under very close inspection. The left, top and right edges are deckled, and present slight discoloration. There are some flattened creases by the right and left edges, only visible under close inspection.
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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Fondation Zao Wou-Ki. The work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné currently being prepared by Françoise Marquet and Yann Hendgen. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.