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2018 Autumn Auctions
Asian 20th Century and Contemporary Art

141
Zao Wou-ki (1921-2013)
Letters to Friends (Set of two pieces)(Executed in 1957 and 1980)

Paper letter

27 x 21 cm. (A); 26 x 17.5 cm. (B) 10 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (A); 10 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (B)


A:To friend Lo, executed in 1957
From Zao Wou-ki in Paris, France
Content:
Dear Lo,Received the letter, thank you. Finally I decide to stay in Paris for work. Sometimes I have the blues. I was sick for two days, feverish staying alone is not a fun thing, you have to bear it.
Hope to see you soon, and still I wish you happy.
Kiss Mario, Catherine for me.
Think of me a little you will have a lot of courage and happiness.
Signed in Chinese and English
B:
To Friend James, executed in 1980
From Zao Wou-ki in Paris, France
Content:
Dear James,
Despite a short time, I saw you and talked for an hour, it gave me a great pleasure, at the same time, I am happy to see Jean and meet his wife and son.
I send you the book by Jean Leymarie I promised you in my memory, I think you had it since its release. Excuse me for the delay.
I hope with all my heart that the health of Laura's getting better and better.
Wish all my love to the Sweeney family.
Signed in Chinese and English
P.S In the book you will find the picture that you have chosen for Guggenheim Museum in page 107

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Asia
Private Collection, France

Price estimate:
HKD: 40,000 - 80,000
USD: 5,100 - 10,200

Auction Result:
HKD : --

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