Boris O'Klein

Boris O'Klein

French · 1893–1985 · Illustrator

Boris O'Klein, born Arthur 'Boris' Klein,, a French artist and cartoonist. An anthropomorphic artist, he is known for his numerous prints and watercolors of dogs getting up to… (Wikipedia)

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15auction results2011–2026years recorded80%sold (12)$167Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Five Satirical Bird Shooting scenes, each signed "O'KleinBrunk Auctions · $3,250≈ £2,481≈ €2,780Sign up to see
  2. Boris O'Klein, Sus aux Curicux, hand coloured etchingSus aux CuricuxMorgan O'Driscoll · €500≈ $541≈ £439Sign up to see
  3. Boris O'Klein, Je Pense Que Je Gagne, watercolour on paperJe Pense Que Je GagneMorgan O'Driscoll · €360≈ $392≈ £299Sign up to see

Boris O'Klein’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Boris O'Klein between 2011 and 2026, of which 12 sold (80%). Recorded sale prices range from $46Sign up free to see to $3.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.3kSign up free to see for Five Satirical Bird Shooting scenes, each signed "O'Klein at Brunk Auctions in September 2018. The most common medium is etchings (10 lots). Most results come from Morgan O'Driscoll (6), Toovey's (3) and Anderson & Garland (2).

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  1. Boris O'Klein, Le Tricheur, etching
    Le Tricheur
    Etching
    15 x 41cm (5.9 x 16.1in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 377
  2. Boris O'Klein, Two Works (Dirty Dogs of Paris), "Sus aux curieux" and "l'Etourdie"; each: hand-colored etching
    Two Works (Dirty Dogs of Paris)
    Etching
    9 x 20 in. (22.9 x 50.8 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 668
    $375≈ £277≈ €321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. Four scenes from the "Dirty Dogs of Paris" series
    Etching
    14 x 43.5cms (plate), in frame.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 226
    £100≈ $127≈ €117HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  4. A LA QUEUE
    Etching
    6¾ x 17in. (17.15 x 43.18cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 311
    €190≈ $208≈ £163HammerSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Whyte's ↗
  5. Five Cartoons from the "Dirty Dogs of Paris" Series
    Drawing
    each approximately 19 x 47cms, framed.
    Anderson & Garland · · Lot 8
    £50≈ $58≈ €58HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Anderson & Garland ↗
  6. Boris O'Klein, Je Pense Que Je Gagne, watercolour on paper
    Je Pense Que Je Gagne
    Watercolor · Paper
    26½ x 37cm (10.4 x 14.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 260
  7. Boris O'Klein, Sus aux Curicux, hand coloured etching
    Sus aux Curicux
    Etching
    22 x 50cm (8.7 x 19.7in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 171
  8. Boris O'Klein, Le Rugby, handcoloured etching
    Le Rugby
    Etching
    33 x 45cm (13 x 17.7in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 194
  9. Five Satirical Bird Shooting scenes, each signed "O'Klein
    Etching · Paper
    13-1/2 x 8-3/4 in. largest
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 13
    $3,250≈ £2,481≈ €2,780HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Boris O'Klein, Sens interdit', 'Tu viens! Beau Blond!' and 'W.C. Privé' (Dirty Dogs of Paris), hand-coloured etchings with aquatint
    £42≈ $67≈ €53HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

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Boris O'Klein: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Boris O'Klein at auction?

$3,250Sign up free to see, for Five Satirical Bird Shooting scenes, each signed "O'Klein at Brunk Auctions (September 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Boris O'Klein?

The median sale price is $167Sign up free to see across 12 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Boris O'Klein have sold at auction?

12 of 15 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Boris O'Klein?

Morgan O'Driscoll, Toovey's and Anderson & Garland account for the most recorded results. Morgan O'Driscoll · Toovey's · Anderson & Garland

About Boris O'Klein

Boris O'Klein, born Arthur 'Boris' Klein,, a French artist and cartoonist. An anthropomorphic artist, he is known for his numerous prints and watercolors of dogs getting up to mischief. The prints are generally called "The Naughty Dogs" or "The Dirty Dogs" or "The Dirty Dogs of Paris."

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