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ZAO WOU-KI | Composition 27
Estimate
300,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Composition 27
- signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 56
- ink on paper
- 29.7 by 47.5 cm; 11 ⅝ by 18 ¾ in.
Pittori d'oggi francia-italia exhibition label affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Collection of Lionello Venturi
Collection of Rosabianca Skira-Venturi
Important Private Collection
Collection of Lionello Venturi
Collection of Rosabianca Skira-Venturi
Important Private Collection
Exhibited
Turin, Palazzo delle Arti, Parco del Valentino, Pittori d'oggi francia-italia, September 1959
Literature
Pittori d'oggi francia-italia, Turin, 1959, exhibition item 195
Condition
The work is overall 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
This work is accompanied by an original copy of Pittori d'oggi francia-italia exhibition catalogue, and a certificate of authenticity issued by Fondation Zao Wou-Ki This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné currently being prepared by Françoise Marquet and Yann Hendgen (Information provided by Fondation Zao Wou-Ki)