ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976). - photo 1
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976). - photo 2
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976). - photo 3

ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976).

Lot 209
05.07.2023 13:00UTC +01:00
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Starting price
€ 3 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationFrance, Paris
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ID 991198
Lot 209 | ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976).
Estimate value
€ 3 000 – 4 000
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et André MALRAUX (1901-1976).
La Tentation de l’Occident, lithographies originales de Zao Wou-Ki. [Besançon] : Les Bibliophiles Comtois, 1962.
Exemplaire sur vélin d’Arches, illustré de 10 lithographies originales de Zao Wou-Ki, enrichi d’un menu illustré par l’artiste.

"Les relations entre André Malraux et Zao Wou-Ki n'ont pas qu'une dimension politique [...] Malraux envoie à Zao Wou-Ki des livres dédicacés [...] Zao Wou-Ki termine au printemps 1976 un triptyque hommage au grand homme qui disparaît le 23 novembre de la même année. Il l'inclut ainsi dans son panthéon des grandes figures artistiques auxquelles il rend hommage, au même titre qu'Henri Michaux, René Char, Henri Matisse ou Claude Monet" (Zao Wou-Ki et les poètes, p. 98).

La société des Bibliophiles Comtois, créée en 1925, exerce en qualité d’éditeur depuis son siège de Besançon.

Agerup-Vallier n°137-146 ; Zao Wou-Ki, estampes et livres illustrés, n°31 ; Zao Wou-Ki et les poètes, pp. 96-101.

In-4 (380 x 280 mm), en feuilles, tel que paru. Tirage à 170 exemplaires sur vélin d’Arches, celui-ci le n°86 pour « Monsieur Julien Durand » des 125 réservés aux sociétaires des Bibliophiles Comtois. 10 lithographies originales de Zao-Wou-Ki dont le frontispice et 9 compositions à pleine page, toutes en couleurs. Exemplaire enrichi du menu illustré d’une lithographie de Zao Wou-Ki pour le diner donné à l’occasion de la publication de l’ouvrage (4pp.). Chemise et emboîtage en tissu bleu clair.

Provenance : Julien Durand (exemplaire nominatif)

Arches wove copy, illustrated with 10 original colour lithographs by Zao Wou-Ki, and enriched with the illustrated menu for the official unveiling of the book.
Place of origin:France
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