Zao Wou-ki
Brussels: J. Bastien Art, n.d. [1996].
Scarce portfolio containing 9 color illustrations of recent paintings by Zao Wou-ki.
Each illustration is printed on separate cards laid in to the portfolio, which also includes a preface by art historian Wim Toebosch as well as a list of exhibitions. Toebosch's text is in both French and Dutch, the exhibition list in French. The portfolio contains a die-cut opening. Beautiful production.
OCLC shows a single institutional holding, at the Fine Arts Museum of Antwerp. SCARCE.
PHYSICAL DETAILS: Quarto-sized portfolio measuring 11 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches (296 x 186 mm) containing 9 illustrations on heavy card stock, followed by 8 cards containing Wim Toebosch's preface in French and Dutch and an exhibition list in French. Circular die-cut window in the portfolio.
CONDITION: Slight fading to extremities of portfolio and a bit of creasing, but internally bright and unmarked. Near Fine. Item #2831
Price: $100.00