- 5115
Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji)
- A: Embrasement; B: Sans titre
- A: signed in Pinyin and Chinese, dated 54 and numbered 186/200
B: signed in Pinyin and Chinese and annotated H. C. - A: lithograph; B: etching with aquatint
A: executed in 1954
B: executed in 1972, this work is an hors de commerce proof
B: executed in 1972, this work is an hors de commerce proof
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Udine, Go Art Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki 1950 – 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, March 3 - 30, 2012 (A)
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (B)
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, June 3 - August 24, 2008 (B)
Literature
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 94, p. 58 (A)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 91, p. 63, illustrated in colour (A)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 13, illustrated in colour (A)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 219 - 226, pp. 122-124 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 218-225, pp. 130-131, illustrated in colour (B)
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 45, illustrated in colour (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 91, p. 63, illustrated in colour (A)
Zao Wou-Ki 1950 - 2010: 60 Years of Graphic Works, Go Art Gallery, Udine, 2012, p. 13, illustrated in colour (A)
Yves Rivière, ed., Zao Wou-Ki Les estampes 1937 - 1974, Arts et Métiers Graphiques, Paris, 1975, plate 219 - 226, pp. 122-124 (B)
Jørgen Ågerup, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue Raisonné 1937 - 1995, Edition Heede & Moestrup, Copenhagen, 1995, plate 218-225, pp. 130-131, illustrated in colour (B)
Céline Chicha, Marie Minssieux-Chamonard, Hélène Trespeuch, ed., Zao Wou-Ki: Estampes et livres illustrés, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, 2008, plate 45, illustrated in colour (B)
Condition
Both works are in very good condition.
"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."