- 1101
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- Ville Engloutie (Sunken City)
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 56 and numbered 8/60
- lithograph
Executed in 1956, this work is number 8 from an edition of 60, printed by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris.
Provenance
Private European Collection
Exhibited
France, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008, pl. 20, another example exhibited
Literature
Zao Wou-ki: Les Estampes 1937-1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, pl.100, p.62
Jørgen Ågerup, Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, pl. 97, p.68
Jørgen Ågerup, Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, pl. 97, p.68
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is a light brown mark at the lower left on the paper border.
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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."