ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988) - photo 1
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988) - photo 2
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988) - photo 3

ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988)

Lot 199
05.11.2025 00:00UTC +00:00
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€ 10 160
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 199 | ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988)
Estimate value
€ 5 000 – 7 000
ZAO WOU-KI (1920-2013) et René CHAR, René (1907-1988)
Effilage du sac de jute. [Paris :] 2007.

Précieux exemplaire de tête, avec suite signée et envoi de Zao Wou-Ki, en parfaite condition. L'ouvrage a été élaboré d'après le manuscrit de René Char enluminé par Zao Wou-Ki conservé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France. Les manuscrits autographes de René Char sont reproduits ici en fac-similé. Les textes proviennent du recueil Fenêtres Dormantes, publié en 1979. L'édition est augmentée de pièces du recueil Loin de nos cendres.
Nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autre exemplaire avec suite signée passé en vente publique.

In-4 (375 x 275 mm). Tirage limité à 100 exemplaires, signés par Zao Wou-Ki et portant le timbre de René Char, celui-ci l'un des 12 de tête avec suite signée (n°2). Reproductions de 10 aquarelles de Zao Wou-Ki, dont 6 à double page. Comme annoncé à la justification, cet exemplaire comprend également une suite signée de ces 10 planches. A la justification, envoi autographe signé de Zao Wou-Ki: "Pour Dominique et Marie-Laure, avec les remerciements et l'affection de Zao Wou-Ki".
En feuilles, emboîtage de l'éditeur en toile de jute.

A most precious deluxe copy (one of 12), comprising the 10 plates after original watercolours by Zao Wou-Ki and a signed suite of all these 10 plates, in pristine condition. The copy is inscribed by Zao Wou-Ki on the colophon.
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