Zao Wou-Ki was born in Beijing, China, on February 13, 1921, to a wealthy family descended from the Song Dynasty.
French-educated Chinese artist Lin Fengmian was Wou-Ki’s teacher at the China Academy of Art from 1935–41 and encouraged him to study abroad in Paris. Wou-Ki made the move in 1948 with a substantial amount of financial backing and later adopted France as his new home, remaining in the country, besides a few short trips abroad, until his death.
In Paris, Wou-Ki quickly joined a large postwar French art circle, composed of key writers, poets, painters and cultural figures, including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Riopelle and Vieira da Silva, among others. This networking helped position himself at the top of the Lyrical Abstraction movement. By his mid-30s, Wou-Ki had decided to devote his artistic career to abstract painting that blended Eastern and Western stylistic traditions.
In 2011, Wou-Ki was referred to in art publications as the top-selling living Chinese artist. He died in Nyon, Switzerland, on April 9, 2013, at the age of 93.
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Orchid - Screenprint of Porcelain Plate (BSN Edition, 1986)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, IDF
ZAO Wou-Ki Orchid Screenprint on Limoges porcelain Signed bottom centre BSN Edition, 1986 25 cm diameter Excellent condition
Porcelain, Screen
$1,572
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Lithograph 1971 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Edition: G. di San Lazzaro. From the art review XXe siècle Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Lithograph
Hommage à San Lazzaro
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in OPOLE, PL
Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013) - Hommage à San Lazzaro Lithograph from 1975. Edition 371/575 (Photocopy of the colophone is included). Dimensions of work: 31 x 24 cm. Each copy of this l...
Lithograph
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.4 in W 9.65 in
Zao Wou-Ki, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1971
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki (1920–2013), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXIIIe Annee, No. 37, Decembre 1971, originates from th...
Lithograph
$16,953
H 0.4 in Dm 14.57 in
Zao Wou-Ki's limited edition plate "Pierre de Ciel" crafted by Bernardaud
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
In the realm of artistic alchemy, Zao Wou-Ki's limited edition plate, "Pierre de Ciel," crafted by Bernardaud, unfolds as a poetic composition in Limoges porcelain—a masterpiece that...
Porcelain
$15,000
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in
Blue Rythms (Agerup 188) after the 1966 painting, Peinture.
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Blue Ruthms (Agerup 188) after the 1966 painting, Peinture. Etching with aquatint, 1968 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil (see photos) Edition: 95 (74/95) Plate: 17 1/2 x 21 1/2" ...
Aquatint
$5,081
H 15.36 in W 11.23 in D 0.04 in
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
$8,953
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki - Composition Agerup 183
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki, titled "Composition Agerup 183," stands as a testament to the artist's extraordinary talent and unique artistic vision. With a limited ed...
Paper, Lithograph
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