Paul Klee, The Tight Rope Walker (Seiltänzer)

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, 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 ↗
  2. Paul Klee, Frau mit Fürtuch, 1938 - work number 1938.179 (L 19), Charcoal and gouache on jute on cardboard
    Frau mit Fürtuch, 1938 - work number 1938.179 (L 19)
    Gouache · Board
    30.5 x 12.5 cm, jute; 41.2 x 27.5 cm, backing board
    Kornfeld · · Lot 92
    CHF 150,000≈ $168,360≈ £131,152≈ €153,529HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 175,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
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