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Lot 134
  • 134

Zao Wou-Ki

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Zao Wou-Ki
  • Les Petits Bateaux (Jacometti 58; Agerup 84); and Untitled (A. 288)
  • Lithographs
  • A. 84: sheet: 250 by 165mm 9 7/8 by 6½in
  • A. 288: sheet: 545 by 748mm 21½ by 29½in
Two lithographs printed in colours, 1953-77, each signed in pencil, A. 288 also dated, numbered 150/200 and 24/150 respectively, on wove paper, each framed

Condition

A. 84: image: 187 by 155mm 7 3/8 by 6in; sheet: 250 by 165mm 9 7/8 by 6½in A. 288: image: 430 by 675mm 17 by 26½in; sheet: 545 by 748mm 21½ by 29½in A. 84: with narrow to wide margins, in good condition apart from very minor creasing along upper part of right sheet edge and diagonally across the lower right corner (away from image), a tiny spot of pale discoloration at lower left corner, occasional very faint fox marks at the extreme sheet edges, glued at the corners verso, framed. A. 288: with full margins, with mount-staining, the verso with very pale, uneven backboard-staining, a strip of tape along the extreme upper edge of sheet verso, framed.
"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.
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