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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, 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 ↗
  2. Paul Klee, Bergweg, 1930 - work number 1930.46 (N 6), Paste colours and watercolour, listed in Klee's catalogue raisonné as "Watercolour with impasto colours".
    Bergweg, 1930 - work number 1930.46 (N 6)
    Watercolor
    35.8 x 24 cm, incl. end lines and writing; 58 x 47 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 125,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  3. Paul Klee, Bahnhof, 1911 - work number 1911.26, Drypoint on celluloid
    Bahnhof, 1911 - work number 1911.26
    Drypoint
    14.8 x 19.8 cm, platemark; 29 x 41.5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 40,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  4. Paul Klee, Die Hexe mit dem Kamm, 1922 - work number 1922.101, Lithograph
    Die Hexe mit dem Kamm, 1922 - work number 1922.101
    Lithograph
    31 x 21.2 cm, image; 33 x 25.7 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 353
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 20,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  5. Paul Klee, Tagesspuk auf dem Hauptplatz, 1929, Watercolour and pen and India ink on laid paper, laid down on card. Watercolour 30.7/31.5 x 22.2/
    Tagesspuk auf dem Hauptplatz, 1929
    Watercolor · Paper
    22.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €170,000–200,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Paul Klee, Untitled 1928 Indian
    Untitled 1928 Indian
    Pandolfini · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–25,000View at Pandolfini ↗
  7. Paul Klee, "Scizze zu den Psalmen", 1915 - work number 1915.142, Pen and watercolour on paper on cardboard
    "Scizze zu den Psalmen", 1915 - work number 1915.142
    Watercolor · Board
    15 x 18.2 cm, illustration and work number. title and signature; 16.3 x 20 cm, backing cardboard
    Kornfeld · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 200,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Paul Klee, Herz-Pfeil-Scherzo, 1920 - Works number 1920 / 143, Pen-and-ink drawing in brownish ink, on wove paper (papier vélin), mounted by the artist on backing board
    Herz-Pfeil-Scherzo, 1920 - Works number 1920 / 143
    Drawing · Board
    18.7 x 28.2 cm, illustration; 23.8 x 31.8 cm, underlay
    Kornfeld · · Lot 348
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 20,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  10. Paul Klee, Sommeil d' hiver, de la serie The Four Season, 1938, Litografía sin número de tiraje
    Sommeil d' hiver, de la serie The Four Season, 1938
    Lithograph
    26 x 35 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 242
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$8,000–12,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
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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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