Paul Klee Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Swiss · 1879–1940

ArtSell has recorded 169 auction results for Paul Klee works on paper between 2002 and 2026, of which 136 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $4,292 to $1,357,575, with a median of $58,872 across 136 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 16 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $1,357,575 for “Scene aus Kairuan” at Kornfeld in 2024.

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  1. Paul Klee, Pathologischer Aufbau, 1933, watercolour on paper on cardboard; framed
    Pathologischer Aufbau, 1933
    Watercolor · Board
    47.6 x 31.7 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3346
    €24,700≈ $28,630≈ £21,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Paul Klee, Buntbewegtes an der Lage gemessen, 1928, Quill pen and watercolor on paper, cut up and r...
    Buntbewegtes an der Lage gemessen, 1928
    Watercolor · Paper
    13.5 x 27.5 cm (5.3 x 10.8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 21
    €103,200≈ $119,371≈ £89,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  3. Paul Klee, Luftgeister, 1930, Pen and ink drawing on laid paper, mounted verso by the artist on backing card (
    Luftgeister, 1930
    Drawing · Paper
    51.3 x 32.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 136
    €13,970≈ $16,261≈ £12,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Paul Klee, Brunnengruppe, 1914, Pen and ink drawing on laid paper, mounted by artist verso on backing card (
    Brunnengruppe, 1914
    Drawing · Paper
    24.8 x 32.7 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 135
    €15,240≈ $17,739≈ £13,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Paul Klee, Entspannung im Schreiten, 1928, Tuschfeder auf Papier auf Karton, auf festen Karton aufgezogen
    Entspannung im Schreiten, 1928
    Drawing
    33,5 × 21 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 387
    €25,800≈ $30,031≈ £22,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Paul Klee, Ängstlicher Hinterhalt, 1937, gouache, pencil and coloured chalk on paper laid down on an artist's card mount
    Ängstlicher Hinterhalt, 1937
    Gouache · Paper
    40.4 x 29.7 cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    £41,280≈ $55,910≈ €47,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Klagende Tier
    Drawing · Paper
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 38
    $10,370≈ £7,798≈ €9,026Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  8. Paul Klee, (ANIMALE) IN CERCA DI RIFUGIO
    (ANIMALE) IN CERCA DI RIFUGIO
    29.5 x 46.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 4
    €75,600≈ $88,618≈ £66,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. Paul Klee, Westöstliche Bauten, 1928, Watercolor, laid on cardboard, top and bottom w...
    Westöstliche Bauten, 1928
    Watercolor · Board
    37.5 x 26.8 cm (14.7 x 10.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 63
    €206,400≈ $240,353≈ £180,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Paul Klee, Kairuan (Kairuan mit den Kamelen und dem Esel), 1916, Watercolor over pencil, originally laid on back...
    Kairuan (Kairuan mit den Kamelen und dem Esel), 1916
    Watercolor · Paper
    14.8 x 24 cm (5.8 x 9.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 77
    €374,100≈ $435,639≈ £326,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  11. Paul Klee, "Festlich", 1940, Pastell und Kohle auf Leinen, auf Papier aufgezogen
    "Festlich", 1940
    Drawing · Linen
    41 x 31cm. Unterlagekarton: 46,7 x 36,2cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €191,400≈ $223,326≈ £167,775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Paul Klee, Liegende Frau, 1933, watercolour on paper applicata on card
    Liegende Frau, 1933
    Watercolor · Paper
    32,2x43 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 575
    Result not publishedEst. €170,000–220,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  13. Paul Klee, Drei Bäume, 1940, Rote Kleisterfarbe auf Packpapier
    Drei Bäume, 1940
    Rote Kleisterfarbe auf Packpapier
    25 × 37,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 362
    €44,450≈ $51,411≈ £38,903Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Grisebach ↗
  14. Paul Klee, Scene auf dem Theater der Exoten, 1922, pen and ink on paper laid down on the artist's mount
    Scene auf dem Theater der Exoten, 1922
    Drawing · Paper
    6 3/4 x 10 in (17.1 x 25.4 cm) (sheet size)
    Bonhams · · Lot 125
    $24,320≈ £18,619≈ €21,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Paul Klee, Blumentisch, watercolor
    Blumentisch
    Watercolor
    12 x 9 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 233
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Paul Klee, Wunder der Zukunft, 1928. Work number 1928.161 (G 1), Indian ink on German Ingres paper, cut into two parts and separately laid down on support
    Wunder der Zukunft, 1928. Work number 1928.161 (G 1)
    Drawing · Paper
    Kornfeld · · Lot 150
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 60,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  17. Paul Klee, Bildnisskizze Msr. Lune, 1926. Work number 1926.179, Pencil drawing on paper, laid down on cardboard
    Bildnisskizze Msr. Lune, 1926. Work number 1926.179
    Drawing · Board
    20.7 x 17 cm, image; 28.2 x 23.2 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 149
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 50,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  18. Paul Klee, Schnecke, 1924. Work number 1924.153, Watercolour and Indian ink on paper, laid down on cardboard
    Schnecke, 1924. Work number 1924.153
    Watercolor · Board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 148
    CHF 160,000≈ $200,592≈ £148,126≈ €171,183HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  19. Paul Klee, Kind im Asterngarten, 1925. Work number 1925.81 (R 1), Black watercolour in various shades, heightened with pen and ink, on letter paper, mounted on cardboard
    Kind im Asterngarten, 1925. Work number 1925.81 (R 1)
    Watercolor · Board
    28.2 x 22.4 cm, letter paper; 48.4 x 32.2 cm, backing cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 74
    CHF 180,000≈ $225,666≈ £166,642≈ €192,581HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 250,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  20. Paul Klee, Tanzstunde, 1940, Black chalk pencil and pencil on wove paper
    Tanzstunde, 1940
    Drawing · Paper
    29.8 x 21 cm, image; 48.3 x 35 cm, backing
    Kornfeld · · Lot 355
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  21. Paul Klee, Interlaken, 1910. Work number 1910.11, Indian ink on wove paper laid down on cardboard
    Interlaken, 1910. Work number 1910.11
    Drawing · Board
    8.2 x 17.3 cm, image; 16.7 x 25.2 cm, backing cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 352
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  22. Paul Klee, Ruhende Frau, 4 December 1924. Work number 1924.109, Pencil drawing on letter paper laid down on cardboard
    Ruhende Frau, 4 December 1924. Work number 1924.109
    Drawing · Board
    31.3 x 22.7 cm, drawing, end line and script; 41.5 x 31.2 cm, backing cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 354
    CHF 14,000≈ $17,504≈ £12,954≈ €14,980HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 28,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  23. Paul Klee, Oberhofen a. Thunersee, 1912. Work number 1912.100, Tempera, water-coloured, on cream-coloured paper mounted on cardboard
    Oberhofen a. Thunersee, 1912. Work number 1912.100
    Watercolor · Board
    17.6 x 27.6 cm, image or sheet size; 24.6 x 33.1 cm, backing cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 353
    CHF 30,000≈ $37,509≈ £27,758≈ €32,100HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 40,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  24. Paul Klee, Marionette: Der Wirt, 1933, craies sur papier préparé sur carton
    Marionette: Der Wirt, 1933
    craies sur papier préparé sur carton · Board
    33x21 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 56
    CHF 24,000≈ $29,340≈ £21,832≈ €25,562HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 20,000–30,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  25. Paul Klee, Wind von links unten, 1923, Ölpause und Aquarell auf Bütten auf Karton
    Wind von links unten, 1923
    Watercolor
    37,4 × 24,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 76
    €355,600≈ $406,202≈ £299,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180,000–240,000View at Grisebach ↗
  26. Paul Klee, Drinnen und Draussen (Dentro e Fuori), 1938, pastelli on juta applicata on cardboard
    Drinnen und Draussen (Dentro e Fuori), 1938
    Drawing · Board
    19x46,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 660
    Result not publishedEst. €220,000–320,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  27. Paul Klee, Aschen-Urne (Urn for Ashes), 1939, watercolour on paper applicata on card
    Aschen-Urne (Urn for Ashes), 1939
    Watercolor · Paper
    26,8x20,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 659
    Result not publishedEst. €40,000–60,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  28. Paul Klee, Häuser-Enge (Clustered Houses), 1939, watercolour and charcoal on paper applicata on card
    Häuser-Enge (Clustered Houses), 1939
    Watercolor · Paper
    22,5x22,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 658
    Result not publishedEst. €50,000–70,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  29. Paul Klee, Nächtlicher Fels (Nocturnal Rock), 1927, watercolor and pen and ink on paper laid down on the artist's mount
    Nächtlicher Fels (Nocturnal Rock), 1927
    Watercolor · Paper
    19 x 12 1/4 in (48.2 x 31.2 cm) (sheet size)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6A
    $120,000≈ £90,050≈ €107,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Paul Klee, Eine Art Hochhaus (A kind of skyscraper), 1940, oilstick on gesso-prepared burlap, laid on artist’s mount
    Eine Art Hochhaus (A kind of skyscraper), 1940
    Oil · Paper
    burlap 14 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (36.2 x 10.8 cm) image 14 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (37.5 x 11.4 cm) mount 17 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (44.8 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    $95,250≈ £71,477≈ €84,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Paul Klee, Elefantengruppe (Group of Elephants), 1917, Mine de Plomb drawing, on wove paper mounted to card
    Elefantengruppe (Group of Elephants), 1917
    Mine de Plomb drawing, on wove paper mounted to card · Paper
    drawing 6 1/4 x 6 in. (15.9 x 15.2 cm) artist's mount 10 x 8 1/8 in. (25.4 x 20.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $29,210≈ £22,025≈ €25,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Paul Klee, Befestigte Düne auf Baltrum 1923.262, 1923, aquarelle sur papier
    Befestigte Düne auf Baltrum 1923.262, 1923
    Watercolor · Paper
    35,5x50,5 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 20
    CHF 15,000≈ $16,983≈ £13,328≈ €16,164HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 20,000–30,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  33. Paul Klee, Skizze zu einem Hafenbild, 1920, Pen and ink drawing on writing paper, mounted on card
    Skizze zu einem Hafenbild, 1920
    Drawing · Board
    19 x 16.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 130
    €18,900≈ $19,962≈ £15,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Paul Klee, Später Wintertag am Horn zu Weimar, 1923, Aquarell auf Bütten, auf Karton aufgezogen
    Später Wintertag am Horn zu Weimar, 1923
    Watercolor
    23,1 × 30,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 14
    €292,100≈ $307,932≈ £243,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180,000–240,000View at Grisebach ↗
  35. Paul Klee, Schwarze Fenster-Kreuze, 1938 - work number 1938.98 (G 18), Watercolour and pencil on paper monted on cardboard
    Schwarze Fenster-Kreuze, 1938 - work number 1938.98 (G 18)
    Watercolor · Board
    28.5 x 39.2 cm, image (irregular); 41.2 x 52 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 176
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  36. Paul Klee, Ostseebad, 1925 - work number 1925.253 (1925 Z3), Watercolour on paper mounted on cardboard
    Ostseebad, 1925 - work number 1925.253 (1925 Z3)
    Watercolor · Board
    21.4 x 31.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 90,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  37. Paul Klee, Heimgartenanlage, 1921 - work number 1921.148, Ink on paper, applied with glue dabs on thin cardboard
    Heimgartenanlage, 1921 - work number 1921.148
    Drawing · Board
    23.5 x 28.8 cm, image with te x t and final stroke; 34.3 x 39.7 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 169
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 70,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  38. Paul Klee, Italienischer Hof, 1920 - work number 1920.152, Indian Ink and watercolour
    Italienischer Hof, 1920 - work number 1920.152
    Watercolor · Board
    24 x 15.8 cm, illustration with writing; 27 x 17.6 cm, backing board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 167
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 150,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  39. Paul Klee, Vorstadt, 1914 - work number 1914.170, Watercolour and tempera on chalk ground on paper, laid down on cardboard
    Vorstadt, 1914 - work number 1914.170
    Watercolor · Board
    13.4 x 12.4 cm, image; 14.2 x 13.2 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 164
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 125,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  40. Paul Klee, Vor einer Moschee in Tunis, 1914 - work number 1914.204, Watercolour and pencil on copperplate paper, mounted on cardboard
    Vor einer Moschee in Tunis, 1914 - work number 1914.204
    Watercolor · Board
    22 x 17.7 cm, watercolour with ink line and writing; 32.2 x 24.7 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,000,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  41. Paul Klee, Teilung der Früchte, 1937 - work number 1937.229 (V9), Paste colour on paper mounted on cardboard
    Teilung der Früchte, 1937 - work number 1937.229 (V9)
    Paste colour on paper mounted on cardboard · Board
    25 x 48.3 cm, image; 39 x 62.5 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 175
    CHF 190,000≈ $224,295≈ £170,996≈ €202,414HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 90,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  42. Paul Klee, Dampfer und Segelboote, am frühen Morgen, 1931- work number 1931.197 (T 17), Watercolour and chalk on wove paper, laid down on cardboard
    Dampfer und Segelboote, am frühen Morgen, 1931- work number 1931.197 (T 17)
    Watercolor · Board
    44 x 63 cm, image; 50 x 65 cm, cardboard backing
    Kornfeld · · Lot 172
    CHF 570,000≈ $672,885≈ £512,987≈ €607,242HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 800,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  43. Paul Klee, Der Fürst und seine Stadt, 1925 - work number 1925.217 (V 7), Watercolour, ink and silver paint on French Ingres mounted on cardboard
    Der Fürst und seine Stadt, 1925 - work number 1925.217 (V 7)
    Watercolor · Board
    34.2 x 24.7 cm, image; 49.5 x 34.7 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 171
    CHF 90,000≈ $106,245≈ £80,998≈ €95,880HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 120,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  44. Paul Klee, Scene aus Kairuan, 1914 - work number 1914.47, Indian ink and watercolour on paper, laid down on cardboard
    Scene aus Kairuan, 1914 - work number 1914.47
    Watercolor · Board
    19.2 x 16.6 cm, watercolour; 29.2 x 24.2 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 23
    CHF 1,150,000≈ $1,357,575≈ £1,034,974≈ €1,225,138HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,000,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  45. Paul Klee, Vorstadt bei Kastanienblüte, 1913 - work number 1913.62, Ink on laid paper mounted on cardboard
    Vorstadt bei Kastanienblüte, 1913 - work number 1913.62
    Drawing · Board
    11.1 x 27.5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 422
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 27,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  46. Paul Klee, Milbertshofen, 1911 - work number 1911.92, Pencil drawing on thin wove paper mountred on cardboard
    Milbertshofen, 1911 - work number 1911.92
    Drawing · Board
    10.7 x 25.4 cm, drawing; 23.2 x 31.5 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 420
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  47. Paul Klee, Accente, 1929 - work number 1929.8, Watercolour, partly sprayed, and pen and ink on paper on cardboard
    Accente, 1929 - work number 1929.8
    Watercolor · Board
    19 x 36.8 cm, image; 37.1 x 48 cm, backing board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 425
    CHF 60,000≈ $70,212≈ £53,831≈ €63,736HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 75,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  48. Paul Klee, Wer ist schuld?, 1928 - work number 1928.106 (A 6), Ink on German Ingres mounted on cardboard
    Wer ist schuld?, 1928 - work number 1928.106 (A 6)
    Drawing · Board
    32.5 x 45.3 cm, image (irregular); 50 x 65 cm, cardboard backing
    Kornfeld · · Lot 424
    CHF 28,000≈ $32,766≈ £25,121≈ €29,744HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 35,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  49. Paul Klee, Schlaf, 1914 - work number 1914.154, Ink on paper mounted on cardboard
    Schlaf, 1914 - work number 1914.154
    Drawing · Board
    9.6 x 24.5 cm, drawing; 25.2 x 32.6 cm cardboard backing
    Kornfeld · · Lot 423
    CHF 36,000≈ $42,127≈ £32,299≈ €38,242HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 25,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  50. Paul Klee, München Hauptbahnhof, 1911 - work number 1911.110, Ink on paper mounted on cardboard
    München Hauptbahnhof, 1911 - work number 1911.110
    Drawing · Board
    12.5 x 22.7 cm, image (irregular); 19.2 x 30.7 cm, cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 421
    CHF 24,000≈ $28,085≈ £21,532≈ €25,495HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗

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