- 5209
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Sans titre [Two Works]
- A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 87 and numbered 46/99
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 73 and numbered 58/99 - etching with aquatint
A: executed in 1987, this work is number 46 from an edition of 99
B: executed in 1973, this work is number 58 from an edition of 99
B: executed in 1973, this work is number 58 from an edition of 99
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (A)
Literature
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 245, p.134 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 333, p.185 (A); plate 244, p. 139 (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 64, illustrated in colour (A)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 333, p.185 (A); plate 244, p. 139 (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 64, illustrated in colour (A)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The work was not examined out of frame.
"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."
"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."