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Paul Klee

Swiss · 1879–1940 · Painter, Printmaker

Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Paul Klee, Choral und Landschaft, 1921 - work number 1921.125, Oil with gouache and pencil on paper mounted on wooden panelChoral und LandschaftKornfeld · CHF 1,550,000≈ $1,829,775≈ £1,394,965≈ €1,651,272Sign up to see
  2. Paul Klee, Ohne Titel, Circa 1940, Oil paint on canvas, verso with paste primingOhne TitelKornfeld · CHF 1,300,000≈ $1,629,810≈ £1,203,522≈ €1,390,860Sign up to see
  3. Paul Klee, Kleiner Blauteufel – Blauteufelskopf, Aquarell (Deckfarben) auf Gipsgrundierung, der Gips auf Gaze (leichte Leinwand) geleimt, die Gaze auf Karton fixiert 1933 – Werknummer 1933 Z 5 (1933.185)Kleiner Blauteufel – BlauteufelskopfKornfeld · CHF 1,350,000≈ $1,384,965≈ £1,084,631≈ €1,240,230Sign up to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. Paul Klee, Seeufer bei Regen, 1913 - work number 1913.116, Watercolour on Italian Ingres, mounted on backing board
    Seeufer bei Regen, 1913 - work number 1913.116
    Watercolor · Board
    22.2 x 18.8 cm, image with writing and end line; 29.7 x 22.8 cm, backing board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 85
    CHF 180,000≈ $202,032≈ £157,383≈ €184,235HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 150,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 20,000–30,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  6. 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 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 150,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  7. Paul Klee, Italienischer Hof, 1920 - work number 1920.152, Indian Ink and watercolour
    Italienischer Hof, 1920 - work number 1920.152
    Watercolor
    24 x 15.8 cm, illustration with writing; 27 x 17.6 cm, backing board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  8. Paul Klee, Seeufer bei Regen, 1913 - Werknummer 1913.116, Aquarell auf italienischem Ingres, auf Unterlagekarton aufgezogen
    Seeufer bei Regen, 1913 - Werknummer 1913.116
    Watercolor · Board
    22,2 x 18,8 cm, Darstellung mit Schrift und Abschlussstrich - 29,7 x 22,8 cm, Unterlagekarton
    Kornfeld · · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 240,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
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