Lot 3
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Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)

Estimate
2,500,000 - 3,600,000 RMB
bidding is closed

Description

  • Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
  • 09.08.50
  • oil on canvas
signed in Chinese and Pinyin; signed in Pinyin on the stretcher and titled 9.8.50 on the reverse, framed

Provenance

Christie's, Hong Kong, 28 November 2010, lot 1073
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Asia

This work will be included in the artist's forthcoming catalogue raisonné by Françoise Marquet and Yann Hendgen (Information provided by Foundation Zao Wou-Ki).

Condition

This work is generally in very good condition. There is evidence of a small accretion below the cross towards the center of the lower edge. Under UV light: there is no evidence of restoration. Please note that it was not examined out of the frame.
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