- 747
ZAO WOU-KI | Village Scene
Estimate
2,500,000 - 3,500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Village Scene
- signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 45
- oil on canvas
- 33.2 by 41.2 cm; 13 by 16 ¼ in.
Provenance
Private French Collection
Néret-Minet, Paris, 21 November 2007, Lot 92
Private Collection
Christie’s, Hong Kong, 25 May 2008, Lot 224
Acquired directly from the above by the present important private Asian collector
Néret-Minet, Paris, 21 November 2007, Lot 92
Private Collection
Christie’s, Hong Kong, 25 May 2008, Lot 224
Acquired directly from the above by the present important private Asian collector
Exhibited
Paris, Musée Cernuschi, Peinture chinoise contemporaine, 1946
Condition
The work is overall in good and its original condition. There is a minor area (2-mm) of paint loss at the lower right corner of the canvas, and some very minor scratches in the centre. There is no sign of restoration under UV light examination.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné currently being prepared by Françoise Marquet and Yann Hendgen (Information provided by Fondation Zao Wou-Ki)