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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, 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Klagende Tier
    Drawing · Paper
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 38
    $10,370≈ £7,798≈ €9,026Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Paul Klee, St. Beatenberg, Birrenfluh, 1909 - work number 1909.45, Ink on linen paper mounted on cardboard
    St. Beatenberg, Birrenfluh, 1909 - work number 1909.45
    Drawing · Linen
    26.3 x 22.5 cm, sheet size, without writing at bottom right
    Kornfeld · · Lot 418
    CHF 24,000≈ $28,085≈ £21,532≈ €25,495HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 30,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  10. Paul Klee, Strasse einer Stadt, 1911 - work number 1911.60, Ink on thin wove paper mounted on cardboard
    Strasse einer Stadt, 1911 - work number 1911.60
    Drawing · Board
    12 x 22.5 cm, drawing; 23.5 x 31.5 cm, cardboard backing
    Kornfeld · · Lot 419
    CHF 32,000≈ $37,446≈ £28,710≈ €33,993HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 35,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
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