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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, Was Läuft Er?, 1932, etching on wove paper
    Was Läuft Er?, 1932
    Etching · Paper
    9 h x 11¼ w in (23 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $8,255≈ £6,124≈ €7,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Paul Klee, Duettino der Passanten, 1938, Mixed media. Paste color on sketching paper on ...
    Duettino der Passanten, 1938
    Etching · Paper
    27 x 20.9 cm (10.6 x 8.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 234
    €57,150≈ $60,470≈ £47,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Paul Klee, Akkord für ein Blumentheater, 1938, Mixed media. Paste color on sketching paper on ...
    Akkord für ein Blumentheater, 1938
    Etching · Paper
    30 x 21 cm (11.8 x 8.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 235
    €76,200≈ $80,627≈ £63,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  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, 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 ↗
  10. Paul Klee, Choral und Landschaft, 1921 - work number 1921.125, Oil with gouache and pencil on paper mounted on wooden panel
    Choral und Landschaft, 1921 - work number 1921.125
    Oil · Panel
    34.7 x 31 cm, image; 39 x 35.2 cm, wooden panel
    Kornfeld · · Lot 168
    CHF 1,550,000≈ $1,829,775≈ £1,394,965≈ €1,651,272HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
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About Paul Klee

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

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In museum collections

  • Paul Klee, The Tight Rope Walker (Seiltänzer)The Tight Rope Walker (Seiltänzer), 1923
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Paul Klee, Der Verliebte (The Loved One)Der Verliebte (The Loved One), 1923
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Paul Klee, A Genius Serves a Small Breakfast (Ein Genius serviert ein kleines Frühstück)A Genius Serves a Small Breakfast (Ein Genius serviert ein kleines Frühstück), 1920
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Paul Klee, Perseus (Der Witz hat über das Leid gesiegt) [Perseus-The Triumph of Brain over Body]Perseus (Der Witz hat über das Leid gesiegt) [Perseus-The Triumph of Brain over Body], 1904
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0

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