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Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Nocturne; B: Vol d'oiseaux (Flying birds) [Two Works]
- lithograph
A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 55 and numbered 92/150
executed in 1955, this work is number 92 from an edition of 150.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 54 and numbered 48/95
executed in 1954, this work is number 48 from an edition of 95.
executed in 1955, this work is number 92 from an edition of 150.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 54 and numbered 48/95
executed in 1954, this work is number 48 from an edition of 95.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Taipei, Printmakers Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki, 1980 (B)
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (B)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A & B)
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 (B)
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A & B)
Luxembourg, Galerie F. Hessler, Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, May 18 - July 20, 2013 (B)
Literature
Nesto Jacometti, ed., Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravée et lithographiée de Zao Wou-Ki, 1949 – 1954, Edition Gutenkunst & Klipstein, Bern, 1955, plate 65, p. 77 (A); plate 61, p. 73 (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 96, p. 59 (A); plate 91, p. 56 (B)
Yuan Dexing, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Yuancheng Publishing Limited, Taipei, 1980, p. 20 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 93, p. 64 (A); plate 88, p. 62 (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 18, illustrated in colour (B)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 14 (A); p. 12 (B), illustrated in colour
Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, Galerie F. Hessler, Luxembourg, 2013, p. 8, illustrated in colour (B)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 96, p. 59 (A); plate 91, p. 56 (B)
Yuan Dexing, ed., Zao Wou-Ki, Yuancheng Publishing Limited, Taipei, 1980, p. 20 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 93, p. 64 (A); plate 88, p. 62 (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 18, illustrated in colour (B)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 14 (A); p. 12 (B), illustrated in colour
Hommage À Zao Wou-Ki 1920 - 2013, Galerie F. Hessler, Luxembourg, 2013, p. 8, illustrated in colour (B)
Condition
There are some small spots of stain on the upper blank border of the paper on work A, but overall 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."