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Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1965 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 88/90 Publisher : Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris Printer : Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris Catalog...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1971 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 76/99 Publisher : Galerie de France, Paris Printer : Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris Catalog : [Agerup...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Forêt Perdue
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Lithographon BFK Rives paper , 1955 Limited edition of 125 copies Numbered as: epreuve d'essai ( a proof before the final print run ) Sheet size: 65.5 x 50.5 cm Publisher : L'oeuvre ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Canto Pisan (Planche 7)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 73/150 Publisher : Pierre Belfond, Paris Printer : Atelier Bellini, Paris Catalog : [Agerup 224] 51.50 c...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Red sun
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1950 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Artist proof Edition : 200 Publisher : Guilde Internationale de la gravure (Paris) Printer : Desjobert (Paris) Catalog : [Agerup 41] 48.00 cm. x 34.00 cm. 18.9 in. x 13.39 in. (paper) Vellum paper The red sun...
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No title
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1987 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 16/99 Publisher : Atelier Lacourière-Frélaut (Paris) Printer : Atelier Lacourière-Frélaut (Paris) Catalog :...
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1980s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Mountains and sun
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1951 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "Epreuve artiste" Artist proof Edition : 200 ex. Publisher : Guilde internationale de la Gravure (Genève) Printer : ...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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A Mightier Way - Original handsigned etching - UNIQUE PROOF (Agerup #370)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, IDF
ZAO Wou-Ki (1920-2013) Shakespeare: But wherefore do not you a mightier way, 1994 Original aquatint etching (Atelier Lacourière er Frélaut) Signed in pencil Justified BAT (Bon à tir...
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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A Woman's face - Original handsigned etching - UNIQUE PROOF (Agerup #371)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, IDF
ZAO Wou-Ki (1920-2013) Shakespeare: A Woman's face, 1994 Original aquatint etching (Atelier Lacourière er Frélaut) Signed in pencil Justified BAT (Bon à tirer) On Moulin du Gué vell...
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Beauregard
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1981 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated HC Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Printer : Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut (Paris) Catalog : Moestrup 310 37...
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Untitled No. 242 - Chinese Art Abstract French
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin and dated in pencil next to the signature '73’ [1973]. It i...
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1981 original illustrated book by Zao Wou-Ki titled "Beauregard"
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1981 original illustrated book titled "Beauregard" represents a remarkable collaboration between two artistic giants: Zao Wou-Ki, the renowned Chinese-French painter and printmaker, and Philippe Jaccottet, the celebrated Swiss poet. This limited edition work is numbered 105 out of 120 on vélin d’Arches paper and is notable for its blend of literary and visual artistry. Zao Wou-Ki: The Artist Zao Wou-Ki (1920–2013) was a master of lyrical abstraction, combining Eastern calligraphic traditions with Western modernist movements. His work often evokes a sense of fluidity and balance between abstract landscapes and inner emotional states. By the time of this collaboration, Zao Wou-Ki had already established himself as a leading figure in the international art world, particularly known for his prints and engravings, which brought his dynamic style to the intimate scale of the book. In "Beauregard", Zao Wou-Ki contributed five gravures, showcasing his expertise in etching and aquatint techniques. These illustrations are not mere visual accompaniments to the text; they are integral to the book’s atmosphere, echoing the lyrical and reflective tone of Jaccottet’s poetry. The frontispiece of the book, which is signed by the artist, is particularly significant, as it captures the essence of Zao Wou-Ki’s abstract landscape motifs—inviting the reader to enter a meditative space where visual and poetic imagery merge. Philippe Jaccottet: The Poet Philippe Jaccottet (1925–2021) is revered for his quiet yet profound explorations of nature, existence, and the passage of time. His poetry often reflects a deep connection to the natural world, where landscape and language intertwine to evoke a sense of mystery and transcendence. Jaccottet’s work is known for its subtlety, clarity, and philosophical depth, qualities that make it an ideal complement to Zao Wou-Ki’s art. "Beauregard" is a poetic reflection, likely inspired by Jaccottet’s experiences and contemplations in nature, resonating with the themes of beauty, perception, and the fleeting moments of life. The collaboration with Zao Wou-Ki enhances the reader’s experience, as the abstract gravures create an emotional and visual resonance with the poetry, leading to a rich, multi-sensory engagement with the text. Production and Printing This finely crafted edition was printed with meticulous attention to detail. The typography was handled by Robert Blanchet, a noted French typographer, ensuring that the text’s presentation matched the elegance of Jaccottet’s poetry and Zao Wou-Ki’s artwork. The gravures were printed by the esteemed Lacourière et Frélaut workshop, renowned for its work with prominent artists of the 20th century. The atelier’s mastery in printing delicate and complex etchings allowed Zao Wou-Ki’s artwork to come alive on the page, preserving the depth and texture of his original plates. Rarity and Collectibility This edition of "Beauregard" is extremely rare, with only 120 copies printed on vélin d’Arches paper, a high-quality, smooth paper often used for fine art prints and luxury books...
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1994 original illustrated book titled "XXIV Sonnets de Shakespeare"
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1994 original illustrated book titled "XXIV Sonnets de Shakespeare" showcases an extraordinary collaboration between the renowned Chinese-French artist Zao Wou-Ki and the promine...
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1990s Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint Edition of 130 Dimensions: 34.2 x 30.5 cm Vellum paper BFK Rives 1996 Bibliography: Jørgen Ågerup, Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue ...
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Hortensias (Hydrangeas) - Chinese Abstract Flowers Still Life
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is also dated ‘53’ [1953] next to the signature. I...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1963 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "Epreuve artiste" Artist proof Edition : 95 + 10 EA Publisher : Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris Print...
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Composition II, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is hand numbered in pencil from ...
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Composition I, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is hand numbered in pencil from ...
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Composition IV, from: Canto Pisan - Chinese French Canto Literature Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist ""Zao Wou-Ki"" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is hand numbered in pencil fro...
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The Stairs L’escalier - Chinese Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This original etching in colours is hand signed in pencil in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin. It is also dated in pencil next to the signature ‘51’ [1955]. It is hand nu...
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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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The pond
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 4/26 Publisher : Editions Galanis (Paris) Printer : Bellini (Paris) Catalog : Moestrup 230 38.00 cm. x 28.00 cm. 14.96 ...
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Canto Pisan (planche 8)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 42/50 Publisher : Pierre Belfond, Paris Printer : Atelier Bellini, Paris Catalog : [Agerup 225] 48.50 cm. x...
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Deer Les cerfs - Chinese Abstract Animals Deers
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower left margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of ...
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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" ...
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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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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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Sans titre
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Barbizon, FR
Lithographie originale en 8 couleurs, édition en 99 exemplaires sur papier Arches, 26 épreuves sur papier Japon et 25 épreuves d'artistes. Epreuve signée et datée 98, numérotée 28/99...
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 2
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where ...
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No title
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1961 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA Edition : 125 Publisher : L'Oeuvre Gravée (Paris) 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. ...
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The Stairs
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1951 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 50/50 Publisher : L'Oeuvre gravée (Zurich) Printer : Atelier Georges Leblanc (Paris) Catalog : [Moestrup 66] 55.50 cm. x...
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Abstract Composition - Original etching and aquatint - 130 copies
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, IDF
Zao WOU-KI Abstract composition, 1996 Original etching and aquatint Unsigned as issued On vellum 34 x 30 cm (c. 14 x 12") Excellent condition REFERENCES : Agerup #380/86 This etch...
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Composition - Original lithograph (Agerup #211)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, IDF
Zao Wou-Ki Composition Original lithograph, 1971 Size 31 x 24 cm (c. 12,2 x 9,5 in) Edited by XX Siecle, San Lazarro REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne Agerup #211 Very good condition
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No title
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1989 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 45/99 Publisher : Poligrafa (Barcelone) Printer : Poligrafa (Barcelone) Catalog : Agerup 339 56.00 cm. x 75...
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Spectral Vision
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Spectral Vision" 1970, is an original color lithograph by renown Chinese/American artist Zao Woo Ki, 1921-2013. It is hand signed and inscribed H.C. (Hors Commerce) in pencil by the artist. The image size is 17.25 x 24.5 inches, framed size is 32.65 x 39 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with silver color spacer and fabric matting. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Zao Woo Ki was born in Beijing with family roots in Dantu, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. In his childhood he was brought back to his hometown Dantu where he studied calligraphy. From 1935 to 1941, he studied painting at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where he was taught by Lin Fengmian, Fang Ganmin and Wu Dayu. In 1948, he went with his wife Lan-lan, a composer, to Paris to live on the same block in Montparnasse where the classes of Émile Othon Friesz took place. His earliest exhibitions in France were met with praise from Joan Miró and Picasso. In 1957, Zao decided to visit the United States where his younger brother Chao Wu-Wai was living in Montclair, New Jersey, close to the art scene of New York City. He wanted to learn more about "pop art". While in the US, he painted seven canvases at his brother's house. There are relatively few items dating from that year (1957). Years later, the largest canvas was given by his brother, Chao Wu-Wai, to the Detroit Institute of Arts. He left the U.S. after a six-week stay, traveling to Tokyo and then to Hong Kong, where he met his second wife Chan May-Kan Zao's works, influenced by Paul Klee, are orientated to abstraction. He names them with the date in which he finishes them, and in them, masses of colours appear to materialise a creating world, like a Big Bang, where light structures the canvas. He worked formats in triptychs and diptychs. While his work was stylistically similar to the Abstract Expressionists whom he met while travelling in New York, he was influenced by Impressionism. Zao Wou-Ki stated that he had been influenced by the works of Matisse, Picasso and Cézanne.[ His meetings with Henri Michaux pushed him to review his Indian ink techniques, always based in Chinese traditional drawings. Zao was a member of the Académie des beaux-arts, and was considered to have been one of the most successful Chinese painters during his lifetime. In 1982, he was invited to paint for the Fragrant Hills Hotel in Beijing, designed by I. M. Pei. In 1983, he returned to his alma mater, the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou to give lectures. Former French President Jacques Chirac was offered a painting by Zao Wou-Ki by his ministers during their last meeting. His auction record of HKD 510 million was set at Sotheby's, Hong Kong, on 1 September 2018. Zao's work 'Juin-Octobre 1985' is now the most expensive painting ever to go under the hammer at auction in Hong Kong. By the end of his life Zao had stopped producing new paintings due to health problems. He died on 9 April 2013 at his home in Switzerland. Selected public collections and museums: Vienna, Albertina Museum, Graphische Sammlung Brussels, Museum of Modern Art Brussels, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Rio de Janeiro, Museum of Modern Art Montreal, Museum of Contemporary Art of Montreal (Quebec) Montréal, Museum of Fine Art (Quebec) Quebec City, National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec (Quebec) Toronto, Art Gallery of Ontario (Ontario) Hangzhou, China Academy of Art Hong Kong, Hong Kong Museum of Art Beijing, China Central Academy of Fine Arts Suzhou, Suzhou Museum Helsinki, Ateneum Museum Tempere, Sara Hildén Art Museum Châteauroux, Bertrand Museum Colmar, Unterlinden Museum Dunkirk, LAAC Évreux, Museum of Art, History and Archeology Gravelines, Musée du Dessin et de l’Estampe Originale Issoudun, Musée de l’Hospice Saint-Roch Le Havre, Malraux Museum Lyons, École normale supérieure Metz, Museum of Art and History Montauban, Ingres Museum Montpellier, Fabre Museum Nantes, Museum of Fine Art Orléans, Museum of Fine Art Paris, L’Adresse – Musée de La Poste Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France Paris, Bibliothèque de l’Institut de France Paris, Centre Pompidou, National Museum of Modern Art / Industrial Design Center Paris, Cercle de l’Union Interalliée Paris, Fonds National d’Art Contemporain Paris, Institut national d’histoire de l’art Paris, Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins Paris, Manufacture Nationale de la Savonnerie Paris, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Paris, Mobilier National Paris, Museum of Modern Art of Paris Paris, Cernuschi Museum Paris, Musée du Louvre (at Musée Fabre in Montpellier) Paris, Schlumberger Ltd. Paris-La Défense, Société Générale Paris-La Défense, TOTAL France Rennes, Museum of Fine Art Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Musée Pierre-Noël Sceaux, Musée de l’Ile-de-France, Château de Sceaux Tournus, Musée Greuze Tours, Museum of Fine Art Tours, Conseil général d’Indre-et-Loire, fourteen windows for La Demeure de Ronsard, La Riche Valence, Museum of Fine Art and Natural History Essen, Folkwang Museum Liverpool, The Tate Gallery London, The Tate Gallery London, Victoria and Albert Museum Jakarta, Jakarta Museum Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv Museum Genova, Gallery of Modern Art Milan, Museum of MOdern Art of Milan Fukuoka, Fukuoka Art Museum Fukushima, Iwaki City Art Museum Hakone-Machi, The Hakone Open-Air Museum Kyoto, Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art Nagaoka, Nagaoka Contemporary Art Museum Osaka, National Museum of Art Tokyo, Bridgestone Museum of Art, Ishibashi Foundation Luxembourg City, Grand Ducal Collections of the State of Luxembourg Luxembourg City, National Museum of History and Art Skopje, Museum of Contemporary Art Mexico, Centro Cultural/Arte Contemporáneo Mexico, Museum of Modern Art Mexico, Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art Castelo Branco...
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Untitled [No. 195] 1968 - Abstract color etching & aquatint
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Etching with aquatint on Rives paper 15 1/2 x 29 3/8 inches (image size) 24 3/4 x 35 5/8 inches (sheet size) 26 3/4 x 37.25 inches (framed) Numbered lower left: "72 of 95" Signed and...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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1971 Original Lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Ohne Titel - Composition rose
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where ...
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1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 3
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
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1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 4
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
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Le Soleil Rouge (1950) [Red] Limited Edition of 200 by Zao Wou-ki (AGE 41)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Le Soleil Rouge, color Lithograph on Arches paper 1950 by Zao Wou-ki Printed by E. and J. Desjobert Paris signed and numbered image 48 x 34 cm; sheet 56 x 38 cm image 18 ⁵⁷/₆₄ x 13 ²⁵/₆₄cm; sheet 22 ³/₆₄ x 14 ⁶¹/₆₄ cm Edition 48/200 Another copy of the same edition is in the MoMA collection (New York). Framed Provenance Redfern Gallery. Purchased on 20 December 1952 at Redfern Gallery's Zao Wou-ki Exhibition (label at the back) Literature: Catalogue Raisonné of Zao Wou-ki's graphic works (AGERUP) plate 41 About the Artist: Born in 1920 in Beijing, Zao Wou-Ki attended the National School of Arts, Hangzhou for six years under the supervision of Lin Fengmian...
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1950s French School Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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The pond
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 4/26 Publisher : Editions Galanis (Paris) Printer : Bellini (Paris) Catalog : Moestrup 230 38.00 cm. x 28.00 cm. 14.96 ...
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ZAO WOU-KI - L’encre, l’eau, l’air, la couleur. Encre de Chine et aquare
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in BRUCE, ACT
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) and Philippe DAGEN (born in 1959). L’encre, l’eau, l’air, la couleur. Encre de Chine et aquarelles 1954 - 2007. Paris : Albin Michel. 2008. In-folio (455 x ...
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1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 1
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
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Venice
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 - 2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Venice Venise, 1951 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Etching on BFK Rives Wove Paper Pap...
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1950s Abstract Geometric Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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The pond
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 4/26 Publisher : Editions Galanis (Paris) Printer : Bellini (Paris) Catalog : Moestrup 231 38.00 cm. x 28.00 cm. 14.96 ...
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The pond
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 4/26 Publisher : Editions Galanis (Paris) Printer : Bellini (Paris) Catalog : Moestrup 233 38.00 cm. x 28.00 cm. 14.96 ...
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Untitled No. 127
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Untitled No. 127, 1960 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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ZAO WOU-KI - Entre deux Villes
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Title: Entre deux Villes. Year: 1955. Lithograph. Edition: 129/150 65 x 50 cm Signature lower in pencil. Ll'Ouvree gravee dry stamp lower left. At the b...
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1980s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Etching N. 149
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Etching No. 149, 1963 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Etching and Aquatint in Colours on W...
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1960s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Etching

À la gloire de l'image et art poétique 15 lithographs by Zao Wou-ki AGE271-285
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Hong Kong, HK
À la gloire de l'image et art poétique, 1976 by Zao Wou-ki Printed by Ediciones Polígrafia, Barcelona The portfolio, comprising 15 Lithographs in color, With the printed signatures and dates on each. accompanied by the title page and text in French by Roger Callois, lacking the justification, loose, as issued, contained in a paper wrapper, lacking the cloth wrapper case, with central fold as issued. image 40 x 67 cm; sheet 49.7 x 71.6 cm image 15 ³/₄ x 26 ³/₈ cm; sheet 19 ⁹/₁₆ x 28 ³/₁₆ cm Edition of 300 plus 15 Artist Proofs. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné of Zao Wou-ki's graphic works (AGERUP) plates 271-285 About the Artist: Born in 1920 in Beijing, Zao Wou-Ki attended the National School of Arts, Hangzhou for six years under the supervision of Lin Fengmian...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Fishing - Signed Drypoint - Chinese, French Abstarct Art
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 - 2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Fishing La pêche, 1951 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Drypoint on Wove Paper Paper size: 25 x...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Drypoint

Etching No. 118
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Etching No. 118, 1959 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Etching and Aquatint in Colours on W...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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 Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Canto Pisan
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
A superb, richly-inked impression of this very scarce, early proof color aquatint on Arches. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 180. Signed, dated and inscribed "H II fer pass...
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1970s Modern Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Color, Aquatint

"Hommage a Nobutaka Shikanai, " Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Lithograph Mid-century Print
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in New York, NY
Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) Hommage a Nobutaka Shikanai - 1991, (Agerup 354) Color lithograph on BFK Rives watermarked paper, full margins 24 x 18 1/4 inches Signed and titled in the sheet Published by Fuji Television Gallery, Tokyo Zao (Zhao) Wou Ki combines Oriental landscape abstraction with French influence. He was born in Beijing on February 13, 1921, and from the age of ten, Zao drew and painted with great freedom. He learned from his grandfather that calligraphy is an art when it transmits an emotion to the person looking at it. At age fourteen he enrolled at the School of Fine Arts in Hangzhou, where he remained for six years. He studied and then taught at the Hongchow National Academy of Fine Arts. In 1942, he organized an exhibition of works by his teacher, Wu Dayu, along with some of his own. In 1948, he moved to Paris where he has lived and worked ever since, although he has exhibited in New York City. He attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and lived at Rue du Moulin Vert nearby Alberto Giacometti's studio. Making the acquaintance of Hans Hartung, Nicolas de Staël, Pierre Soulages, Viera da Silva...
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1990s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Venice Venise, 1951
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 - 2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Venice Venise, 1951 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Etching on BFK Rives Wove Paper Pap...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Canto Pisan, 1972
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Canto Pisan, 1972 Technique: Complete Suite of Eight Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etchings and Aquatints ...
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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint

Voiles à la mer lithograph by Zao Wou-ki 1953 (AGE 81)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Voiles à la mer, color Lithograph on Rives paper 1953 by Zao Wou-ki Printed in 5 colors by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris Published by La Hune, Paris signed and numbered image 36.5 x 49 cm; sheet 50.0 x 65 cm Edition 106/120 Provenance: Private Collection Germany Literature: Catalogue Raisonné of Zao Wou-ki's graphic works (AGERUP) plate 81 About the Artist: Born in 1920 in Beijing, Zao Wou-Ki attended the National School of Arts, Hangzhou for six years under the supervision of Lin Fengmian...
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1950s French School Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

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