This lot consists of an oil painting on canvas, executed in the modern art style of oriental abstraction painter Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese-French, 1921 - 2013). "Zao Wou-Ki" is hand inscribed at bottom left. Image depcits a landscape abstraction painted in earth tones -- typical of the work for which Wou-Ki is famous. Painting would be a highlight to any modern art collection. Overall unframed piece measures approximately 23.25" x 15.5".

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.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Overall unframed piece measures approximately 23.25" x 15.5".


Our August 22nd auction includes consignments from both the United States and Overseas. A fine offering of Modern Art.

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"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

Painting is in overall excellent condition. Image and signature are crisp, bold and show very well.