- 662
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: La théière (The tea pot); B: Hortensias (Hydrangeas) [Two Works]
- lithograph
A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese and numbered 162/200
executed in 1952, this work is number 162 from an edition of 200.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 53 and numbered 11/95
executed in 1953, this work is number 11 from an edition of 95.
executed in 1952, this work is number 162 from an edition of 200.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 53 and numbered 11/95
executed in 1953, this work is number 11 from an edition of 95.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Cincinnati, Cincinnati Art Museum, The Prints of Zao Wou-Ki, November 22, 1954 - January 4, 1955 (B)
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (A)
Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, May 12 - June 6, 2009 (A)
Luxembourg, Galerie F. Hessler, Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, May 18 - July 20, 2013 (B)
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (A)
Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, May 12 - June 6, 2009 (A)
Luxembourg, Galerie F. Hessler, Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, May 18 - July 20, 2013 (B)
Literature
The Prints of Zao Wou-Ki, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, 1954, plate 56, p. 9 (B)
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 47, p. 59 (A); plate 54, p. 66 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 77, p. 48 (A); plate 84, p. 52 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 75, p. 54 (A); plate 82, p. 58 (B), 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 14, illustrated in colour (A)
Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 2009, p. 31, illustrated in colour (A)
Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, Galerie F. Hessler, Luxembourg, 2013, p. 6 (B)
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 47, p. 59 (A); plate 54, p. 66 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 77, p. 48 (A); plate 84, p. 52 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 75, p. 54 (A); plate 82, p. 58 (B), 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 14, illustrated in colour (A)
Celebrating Zao Wou-Ki, Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 2009, p. 31, illustrated in colour (A)
Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, Galerie F. Hessler, Luxembourg, 2013, p. 6 (B)
Condition
A: This work is in very good condition. There are two small spots of faint stain on the left and the bottom blank borders.
B: This work is in excellent condition.
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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."