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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Les Poissons
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Missouri, MO
Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese, French, 1921-2013) Les Poissons, 1953 Lithograph Hand-signed in pencil Lower Right Hand-numbered 16/55 in pencil Lower Left 18 x 23 1/8 inches 29 x 33 inches wit...
Lithograph
Deer Les cerfs - Chinese Abstract Animals Deers
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Zao Wou-Ki" in Chinese and Pinyin at the lower left margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of ...
Lithograph
Les Banderilles (IV), from A Los Toros Avec Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Les Banderilles (IV) Portfolio: A Los Toros Avec Picasso Medium: Transfer lithograph Date: 1961 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 18 1/4" x 20 3/4" Sheet ...
Lithograph
$2,500
H 22 in W 30 in
Elephant, Lions Bold Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
1975 Color Lithograph by Alexander Calder from Our Unfinished Revolution portfolio One of 250 copies, with the printed signature and date on offset paper. This is not pencil signed ...
Lithograph
$2,000
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in
The End of the Game Rare 1970s ICP print (Hand Signed, inscribed by Peter Beard)
By Peter Beard
Located in New York, NY
Peter Beard The End of the Game (Hand Signed by Peter Beard), 1977 Offset Lithograph Poster (hand signed by Peter Beard and inscribed with a heart) Han...
Lithograph, Offset
$6,000
H 19.75 in W 25.88 in D 2 in
La Pique (The Pike) Lithograph, French School, Unsigned Proof, 1950
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
La Pique (The Pike) Lithograph, 1950 Original lithograph drawn with chalk and "frottage textures" transferred to stone, 1950. Unsigned printer's proof Inscribed on the verso in Mourl...
Lithograph
$1,195
H 27 in W 33 in
Alexander Calder Lithograph, 1974, Beastie, from Flying Colors
By Alexander Calder
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Beastie Portfolio: Flying Colors Medium: Lithograph Year: 1974 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 27" x 33" Sheet Size: 20" x 26" Image Size: 20" x 26" ...
Lithograph
$1,372
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in
Winged Creature Lithograph, Modern Style, Signed, Framed, 1958 Edition
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in London, GB
Lynn Chadwick Winged Creature, 1958 Original lithograph in colour on wove paper Signed by the artist, lower right on recto and numbered lower left on recto Condition: several handlin...
Lithograph
Colorful Birds on Blue Background - Orignal Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY Colorful Birds on Blue Background, 1965 Lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Unsigned On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) INFORMATION : Posthumous published lithograph pub...
Lithograph
$6,500
H 24.75 in W 35.63 in
Savage Beasts in the Desert original lithograph by Salvador Dali 1976
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paonia, CO
Savage Beasts in the Desert or Little Animal Kingdom ( Les Betes Sauvages sans Le Desert ) is an original signed lithograph (+ original etched remarque) by Salvador Dali . L...
Lithograph
Untitled “From Color to Form” Series
By Marino Marini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning lithograph, was realized by the celebrated Italian artist Marino Marini in 1969. Part of the series “From Color to Form” by Marino Marini (Italian, 1901-1980), this pie...
Lithograph
Untitled “From Color to Form” Series
By Marino Marini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning lithograph, was realized by the celebrated Italian artist Marino Marini in 1969. Part of the series “From Color to Form” by Marino Marini (Italian, 1901-1980), the work...
Lithograph
$3,950
H 24.25 in W 32 in
FANTASTIC ANIMAL Signed Lithograph 1978, Abstract Creature, CoBrA Artist
By Karel Appel
Located in Union City, NJ
FANTASTIC ANIMAL is a hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on Arches paper, 100% acid free. FANTASTIC ANIMA...
Lithograph
$595
H 35 in W 24 in D 0.2 in
Original Stone Garden - psychedelic pop-art 1960s vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
The original Stone Garden vintage psychedelic 1960s poster is in excellent condition. The artist is Wilfred Satty (1939 – 1982). German-born collage artist and graphic designer ...
Lithograph
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.08 in
Birds - Original Etching by Zoo Wou-Ki - 1955 ca.
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Roma, IT
Birds is an original etching by Zao Wou Ki (1921 - 2013) realized in 1955 ca, the state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged. Not signed. Sheet dimension: 25 x 19 cm. In...
Etching