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Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 EUR
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- 19.12.66
- signé; signé et daté au dos
- huile sur toile
- 194,5 x 96,5 cm; 76 11/16 x 38 in.
- Exécuté le 19 décembre 1966.
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie de France, Zao Wou-Ki, Oeuvres Récentes, 1967, plaquette, cité
Montréal, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Zao Wou-Ki, 1969 ; itinérante à Québec, Musée du Québec, catalogue, no.38, cité
Montréal, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Zao Wou-Ki, 1969 ; itinérante à Québec, Musée du Québec, catalogue, no.38, cité
Literature
Jean Laude, Zao Wou-Ki, Bruxelles, 1974, p.54, illustré
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1978, p.171, no.120, illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1986, p.171, no.120, illustré en couleurs
Claude Roy, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1988, reéditions 1992 et 1996, p.110, no.16, illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1978, p.171, no.120, illustré en couleurs
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1986, p.171, no.120, illustré en couleurs
Claude Roy, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1988, reéditions 1992 et 1996, p.110, no.16, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The canvas is not relined .There are some craquelures throughout with a few paintlosses associated at 46 cm from lower edge and 7 cm from the right. Under UV light there is a 1cm line of retouching on the left edge at 15 cm from the bottom and one minor spot at 10 cm from the lower edge and 22 from the right.
This work is in 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
signed ; signed and dated on the back ; oil on canvas. Executed the 19th of December 1966.
" La peinture, c'est une lutte entre la toile et moi, une lutte physique. Surtout pour les grands formats qui permettent des gestes plus humains, une véritable projection. Il faut plonger dedans complétement."
(Zao Wou-Ki in Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris, 1978, p.41)
Zao Wou-Ki, 1963. © May Zao