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Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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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Creator: Zao Wou-Ki
Zao Wou-Ki, Lithograph, 1968
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph-Wou Wou Zhào W'J', 1968 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Lithography Style: Chinese Theme: Art Type: Print Features: Signed Subject: Abstract Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print Print Surface: Paper Printed in 6 colours. Image size: 56 x 43.5 cm. Signed, dated and numbered Artist’s signature and date bottom right Numbered bottom left 82/90. Edition of 90 on Rives paper. Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Size (w x h): 25.6 x 20 in / 65 x 50 cm Printed by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris France Published by Galerie de France, Paris France Condition: A. Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a Chinese painter and printmaker naturalized French in 1964. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is one of the most successful Chinese painters. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the most famous art school in China, where he studied under Lin Fengmian...
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20th Century French Modern Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Paper

Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese-French, 1921–2013), "Untitled #12 (Agerup 120)" 1959
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese-French, 1921–2013), *Untitled (Agerup 120)*, 1959, color etching and aquatint on Rives BFK paper, signed and dated in graphite at lower right, numbered 9/75 at lo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Expressionist Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Lithograph, Zhào Wújí - Chinese Art - 1976
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph-Wou Ki-Zhào W-J', 1976 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Lithography Printed in 6 colours. Size: Image size: 40.0 x 67.0 cm Paper Size 50 x 76 cm Edition of 99 and 15 Hors Commerce proofs and 15 Artist’s proofs on Arches paper Artist’s signature and date bottom right Artist’s proof E. A. bottom left Printed : Bellini, Paris, France Published : Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona Spain Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a Chinese painter and printmaker naturalized French in 1964. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is one of the most successful Chinese painters. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the most famous art school in China, where he studied under Lin Fengmian...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Paper

Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Engraving with Aquatint, 1974
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Engraving with Aquatinte-Ao Wou Ki-Ahào W'J', 1968 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Etching and Aquatint Technical production: Aquatint Style: Chinese Theme: Art ...
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20th Century French Modern Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Paper

Zao Wou-Ki, Engraving with Aquatint, 1967
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Engraving with Aquatinte-Ao Wou Ki-Zhào W-J', 1967 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Etching with aquatint Style: Chinese Theme: Art Type: Print Printed in 5 colours, 3 copper plates Image size: 37.5 by 53.5 cm. Edition of 75 on Arches Signed, dated and numbered: Artist’s signature and date bottom right Numbered bottom left: 28/75 Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Size (w x h): 30 x 22 in / 76 x 56 cm Printer: Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris France Lin...
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20th Century French Modern Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Paper

Zao Wou Ki Printed Plate, "Orchidée"
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Zao Wou Ki (1921 - 2013) "Orchidée" 1986 Print after a watercolor on faience. Stamped on the reverse as a tribute to the twentieth birthday of the BSN co...
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Late 20th Century French Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Faience

Zao Wou-Ki Affiche De Galerie, Original Vintage Exhibition Poster, 1978
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Zao Wou-Ki Affiche De Galerie, original vintage exhibition poster "Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013) was a Chinese-French painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Za...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Zao Wou-Ki Furniture

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Paper

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Zao Wou-ki furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Zao Wou-Ki furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zao Wou-Ki furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Zao Wou-Ki were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Leonetto Cappiello, Edouard Cazaux, and Jean-Leon Mayodon. Prices for Zao Wou-Ki furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $17,346, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,327.

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