Lot 170
- 170
Zao Wou-Ki
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Zao Wou-Ki
- 22.4.1969
- signed; signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 46.1 by 50.2cm.; 18 1/8 by 19¾in.
- Executed in 1969.
Provenance
Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen
Acquired🌃 directly from the above by the present owner in 19💜88
Literature
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Barcelona 1979, p. 297, no. 388, illustrated
Jean Leymarie, Zao Wou-Ki, Paris 1986, p. 337, no. 420, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are hints of lilac to the navy areas of paint to the left and right of the composition.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is minor wear in all four corners. There is a small media accretion towards the top centre left of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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
The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by the artist