Zao Wou-Ki Bowls and Baskets
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 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 Bowls and Baskets
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Faience
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Zao Wou-ki bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Zao Wou-Ki bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of faience and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zao Wou-Ki bowls and baskets, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Madoura, Pablo Picasso, and Georges Jouve. Prices for Zao Wou-Ki bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $16,633 and can go as high as $16,633, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,633.