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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, Seiltänzer, 1923, Farblithographie auf Bütten (Wasserzeichen: BSB [im Kreis]
    Seiltänzer, 1923
    Lithograph
    44 × 26,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 39
    €31,250≈ $34,963≈ £24,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Paul Klee, Vogelkomödie“ („Aristophanische Komödie“), 1918, Lithographie auf Van Gelder-Bütten
    Vogelkomödie“ („Aristophanische Komödie“), 1918
    Lithograph
    42 × 21 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 745
    €3,750≈ $3,968≈ £2,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Paul Klee, Das Haus zum blauen Stern, 1920, Aquarell auf Gipsgrundierung auf Leinen auf Papier auf Karton
    Das Haus zum blauen Stern, 1920
    Watercolor
    17,5 × 12,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 24
    €745,000≈ $843,117≈ £547,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–300,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Paul Klee, Akt in geschraubter Bewegung, Pencil drawing
    Akt in geschraubter Bewegung
    Drawing
    42,5 x 32 cm (16,7 x 12,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 67
    €15,000≈ $18,543≈ £11,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  5. Paul Klee, Starr-beflügelt, 1931, Aquarell auf Temperagrundierung auf Papier, vom Künstler auf Karton aufgezogen und dort ober- und unterhalb des Blattes jeweils mit einem Randstreifen in Aquarell und Feder versehen
    Starr-beflügelt, 1931
    Watercolor
    35,1 × 21 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 35
    €150,000≈ $204,180≈ £122,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €120,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Paul Klee, Ein Tragiker (unter anderen), 1933, Kleisterfarbe auf dünnem Papier, vom Künstler auf Karton aufgezogen
    Ein Tragiker (unter anderen), 1933
    Kleisterfarbe auf dünnem Papier, vom Künstler auf Karton aufgezogen
    44,5 × 27,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 40
    €150,000≈ $204,180≈ £122,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Paul Klee, Die Mauer (Größeres Blatt), 1929, Aquarell auf Bütten
    Die Mauer (Größeres Blatt), 1929
    Watercolor
    45,8 × 34,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 41
    €162,500≈ $221,195≈ £132,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Grisebach ↗
  8. Paul Klee, Maskenspiel, 1929, Pen and ink drawing
    Maskenspiel, 1929
    Drawing
    29,8 x 22 cm (11,7 x 8,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 345
    €30,000≈ $40,983≈ £25,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Paul Klee, Ausritt auf dem Oger (new version), 1925, watercolour on paper on cardboard
    Ausritt auf dem Oger (new version), 1925
    Watercolor · Board
    34.5 × 54 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0513
    €256,000≈ $346,803≈ £214,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–300,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  10. Paul Klee, Kinder und Hund, 1920, Watercolor
    Kinder und Hund, 1920
    Watercolor
    16,3 x 18,7 cm (6,4 x 7,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 79
    €268,400≈ $355,898≈ £228,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €220,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
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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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