- 654
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Éloge des choses extrêmement légères (Eulogy on the Extremely Delicate Things)
- a book set of five etchings with aquatint
signed in pinyin and Chinese and numbered 63 on the colophon
executed in 1993, this work is number 63 from an edition of 75.
executed in 1993, this work is number 63 from an edition of 75.
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008
Literature
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937-1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 361 - 365, p. 199, illustrated in colour
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 72, p.124, illustrated in colour
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 72, p.124, illustrated in colour
Condition
The lithographs are in very good condition. There are a few very slight foxing on the first lithograph. There is a general foxing on some other pages.
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"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."