- 669
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Sans titre; B: Canto Pisan [Two Works]
- A: lithograph; B: etching with aquatint
A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese and dedicated Hommage à Nabruraka Shikarai; inscribed on the reverse A la mémoire de Naburaka Shikarai, tirage non commercialisé plus 30 E.A. Ed. Galerie Fuji Television Gallery Tokyo
executed in 1991, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese and numbered 95/150
executed in 1972, this work is number 95 from an edition of 150.
executed in 1991, this work is an artist's proof.
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese and numbered 95/150
executed in 1972, this work is number 95 from an edition of 150.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (A & B)
Literature
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 354, p.196 (A); plate 223, p. 131 (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 74 (A); plate 45 (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 74 (A); plate 45 (B), illustrated in colour
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."