Zao Wou-Ki Art
Chinese, 1921-2013
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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Artist: Zao Wou-Ki
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph from XXe Siecle magazine
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph from XXe Siecle magazine
1958
Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm
Edition: G. di San Lazzaro.
Zao Wou Ki (1921 - 2013)
At the tender age of fourteen Zao Wou-Ki...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
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...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Abstract composition - Original lithograph (Agerup #113)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Zao WOU-KI
Composition, 1958
Original lithograph (Printed in Desjobert Workshop).
On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 in)
Edition San Lazarro, 1958
REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne ...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Etching No. 328
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 - 2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Etching No. 328, 1986
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Colour Etching and Aquatint on Guarro...
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1980s Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching
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...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 99
image: 15 1/4 x 21 1/8 in. / 38.7 x 53.7 cm
paper: 22 1/2 x 30 in. / 57.2 x 76.2 cm
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1980s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 99
image: 11 x 19 in. / 27.9 x 48.3 cm
paper: 19 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. / 50.2 x 65.4 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 99
image: 11 x 19 in. / 27.9 x 48.3 cm
paper: 19 1/8 x 25 7/8 in. / 48.6 x 65.7 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
lithograph, ed. 4 of 20 AP
image: 22 1/8 x 12 5/8 in. / 56.2 x 32.1 cm
paper: 25 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. / 64.8 x 40 cm
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, ed. 18 of 30 AP
image: 23 3/8 x 21 1/2 in. / 59.4 x 54.6 cm
paper: 31 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. / 80.6 x 67.9 cm
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, ed. 18 of 30 AP aside from the edition of 75
image: 23 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. / 59.7 x 54.6 cm
paper: 32 1/8 x 26 3/4 in. / 81.6 x 67.9 cm
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 200
image: 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. / 27.3 x 22.2 cm
paper: 19 3/4 x 13 in. / 50.2 x 33 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Paysage au Soleil
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Comes with gallery invoice and certificate
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20th Century Contemporary Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching
No. 245
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Comes with gallery invoice and certificate
Edition of 95
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20th Century Contemporary Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Other Medium
Paysage au soleil
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1950
Handsigned by the artist in pencil
Edition : 200
Publisher : La Guilde internationale de la Gravure (Paris)
Printer : G. Leblanc (Paris)
Catalog : Moestrup 39
56.00 cm...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching
Untitled Sheet 7 from "Canto Pisan" by Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Print, Lilac, Green
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Köln, DE
Aquatint in colours by Zao Wou-Ki
Untitled Sheet 7 from "Canto Pisan" (portfolio with poems by Ezra Pound), 1972
50,5 x 33 cm
Copy 52/150
Edition of 254
Zao Wou-Ki (Peking 1921 –...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint
Untitled from "San Lazarro et ses amis" by Zao Wou-Ki, Lithography, Blue, Green
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Köln, DE
Color lithograph by Wou-Ki Zao
Untitled from "San Lazarro et ses amis" (portfolio with texts by Yvon Taillandier), 1975
56,5 x 37 cm
Copy e.a.
Edition of 50
Zao Wou-Ki (Peking 19...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
À la Gloire de l'Image et Art Poétique (To the Glory of the Image & Poetic Art)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
Zao Wou Ki
À la Gloire de l'Image et Art Poétique (Ågerup 271-285), 1976
with the artist’s printed signature and date
The portfolio, comprising 15 lithographs printed in colours on A...
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1970s Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 95
image: 21 1/2 x 18 5/8 in. / 54.6 x 47.3 cm
paper: 30 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. / 76.5 x 57.2 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint, Etching
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, AP aside from the edition of 125
image: 11 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. / 29.5 x 22.2 cm
paper: 22 1/4 x 15 in. / 56.5 x 38.1 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint, Etching
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, edition 19 of 20
image: 5 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. / 13.6 x 12.1 cm
paper: 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. / 33.7 x 26.7 cm
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1960s Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint, Etching
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
lithograph, edition 36 of 50
each image: 7 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. / 18.4 x 13.7 cm
paper: 11 x 15 in. / 27.9 x 38.1 cm
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
etching with aquatint, edition 14 of 15
image: 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. / 23.5 x 29.2 cm
paper: 12 7/8 x 20 in. / 32.7 x 50.8 cm
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint, Etching
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
AP
Signed in Chinese; signed and dated "ZAO 74" lower right; inscribed "E.A." lower left
image: 23 7/8 x 18 1/4 inches
paper: 29 3/4 x 21 1/8 inches
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 90 (signed, dated, numbered) and 10 AP (signed & dated)
Signed in Chinese; signed & dated "ZAO 69" on lower right; inscribed "H.C." on lower left.
image: 15 3/4 x 18 1/4 ...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 99 with 10 AP
Signed in Chinese, signed & dated "ZAO 68" on lower right, inscribed "H.C." on lower left.
image: 15 5/7 x 29 1/8 inches
paper: 25 x 35 7/8 inches
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
signed in Chinese; signed & dated "ZAO 67" on lower right, inscribed "e.a." on lower left
image: 12 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches
paper: 19 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Lithograph
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
Signed in Chinese; signed & dated "ZAO 74" on lower right; inscribed "E.A. 4/10" on lower left.
image: 15 1/2 x 25 inches
paper: 22 1/4 x 29 3/4 inches
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
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Aquatint, Etching
Le monde de l'art n'est pas le monde du pardon
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
Signed in Chinese; signed, dated, inscribed "ZAO 74 H.C." on lower left.
paper: 13 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. / 34.3 x 26 cm
Category
1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Art
Materials
Lithograph
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