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Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
280,000 - 380,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- La Tentation de l'Occident (The Temptation of the West)
- a book set of eleven lithographs
signed in pinyin and Chinese on the first lithograph
executed in 1962, this work is number 54 from an edition of 170.
executed in 1962, this work is number 54 from an edition of 170.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008
Literature
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 139 - 148, p. 81
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 137-146, p. 85 - 87, 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 31, illustrated in colour
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 137-146, p. 85 - 87, 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 31, illustrated in colour
Condition
The book and the lithographs are in very good conditions.
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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."