Details

Provenance

Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989

Exhibited

New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki: Paintings & Drawings 1976-80 , 1980, no. 17, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly warmer; the blacks throughout are slightly lighter and the paper tone is creamier in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the top two corners and the four edges are slightly uneven. The sheet is very slightly undulated and appears to have been laid onto a backing sheet verso. There are several light fine flattened creases throughout the work, some of which are original to the work's execution, including several to the centre of the work, to the left extreme edge, to the upper and lower parts of the right extreme edge, in places to the lower extreme edge, to the lower left quadrant and to the upper quarter. There is a horizontal broken crease at the centre of the left extreme edge with two minute spots of associated paper skinning exposing a backing sheet beneath. A tiny pale spot of discolouration is visible on close examination to the lower part of the lower left quadrant and and there are two tiny specks of paper folding inwards towards the top of the right extreme edge, with a further tiny spot to the centre of the top extreme edge. "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 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Catalog summary

Zao Wou-Ki Untitled signed and dated 79 ink on paper 131.4 by 66.5cm.; 51¾ by 26¼in. Provenance Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989 Exhibited New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Zao Wou-Ki: Paintings & Drawings 1976-80 , 1980, no. 17, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly warmer; the blacks throughout are slightly lighter and the paper tone is creamier in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the top two corners and the four edges are slightly uneven. The sheet is very slightly undulated and appears to have been laid onto a backing sheet verso. There are several light fine flattened creases throughout the work, some of which are original to the work's execution, including several to the centre of the work, to the left extreme edge, to the upper and lower parts of the right extreme edge, in places to the lower extreme edge, to the lower left quadrant and to the upper quarter. There is a horizontal broken crease at the centre of the left extreme edge with two minute spots of associated paper skinning exposing a backing sheet beneath. A tiny pale spot of discolouration is visible on close examination to the lower part of the lower left quadrant and and there are two tiny specks of paper folding inwards towards the top of the right extreme edge, with a further tiny spot to the centre of the top extreme edge. "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 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity