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
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 Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
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
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
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 Prints and Multiples
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...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Nu Debout etching by Zao Wou-ki 1951 (AGE 71)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nu Debout, Etching on Rives paper
1951 by Zao Wou-ki
Printed in 2 colors and 2 plates by G. Leblanc, Paris
signed and numbered
image 29.7 x 23.7 cm, sheet 29.7 x 23.7 cm
Edition 5/50
Provenance:
Private Collection United States
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné of Zao Wou-ki's graphic works (AGERUP) plate 71
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, Etching
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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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Etching
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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1970s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Etching, Aquatint
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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1980s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
$6,480 Sale Price
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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
Engulfed Town Ville engloutie - Chinese Art Abstract French
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Engulfed Town Ville engloutie, 1956
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Lithograph in Colours...
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1950s Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Etching No. 325 - Abstract Chinese Art French Heritage
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Etching No. 325, 1986
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Etching and Aquatint in Colours on G...
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1980s Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Etching, Aquatint
Etching No. 163 - Chinese Art Abstract French
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Etching No. 163, 1965
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Arches W...
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1960s Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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Etching, Aquatint
Composition I, from Rambles Randonnées - Chinese French Abstract
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013
Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese)
Title: Composition I, from Rambles Randonnées, 1974
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Etching and...
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1970s Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Hortensias (Hydrangeas) - Chinese Abstract Flowers Still Life
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil 23/95 by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower right margin.
It is also dated ‘53’ [1953] next to the signat...
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1950s Abstract Zao Wou-Ki Prints and Multiples
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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 Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
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