- 658
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: La pêche (Fishing); B: Arbrisseaux (Shrub) [Two Works]
- A: drypoint etching; B: burin etching
A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 51 and inscribed epreuve d'artiste
executed in 1951, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 51 numbered 32/50
executed in 1951, this work is number 32 from an edition of 50.
executed in 1951, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 51 numbered 32/50
executed in 1951, this work is number 32 from an edition of 50.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Cincinnati, Cincinnati Art Museum, The Prints of Zao Wou-Ki, November 22, 1954 - January 4, 1955 (A)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A)
Literature
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 28, p. 40 (A); plate 32, p. 44 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 59, p. 38 (A); plate 62, p. 39 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 57, p. 44 (A); plate 60, p. 46 (B), illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 5, illustrated in colour (A)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 59, p. 38 (A); plate 62, p. 39 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 57, p. 44 (A); plate 60, p. 46 (B), illustrated in colour
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 5, illustrated in colour (A)
Condition
Both works are in excellent condition.
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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."