Yves Klein

French · 1928–1962 · Painter, Sculptor

Yves Klein was a French artist and an important figure in postwar European art. He was a leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme, founded in 1960 by… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Yves Klein, Relief Éponge bleu sans titre (RE 49), 1961, dry blue pigment and synthetic resin, natural sponges and pebbles on panelRelief Éponge bleu sans titre (RE 49)Phillips · $19,999,500≈ £16,092,292≈ €19,005,512Sign up to see
  2. Yves Klein, Monochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 267), 1957, pigment and synthetic resin on linen mounted on boardMonochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 267)Phillips · $2,752,500≈ £2,214,757≈ €2,615,699Sign up to see
  3. Yves Klein, Monochrome rose sans titre (MP 27), 1960, dry pigment and synthetic resin on canvas, laid on panelMonochrome rose sans titre (MP 27)Phillips · £1,029,000≈ $1,428,664≈ €1,150,200Sign up to see

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  1. Yves Klein, Table d'Or, 22 karat gold leaf, glass, acrylic, chrome-plated metal, plywood
    Table d'Or
    Acrylic
    14¼ h x 49⅜ w x 39⅜ d in (36 x 125 x 100 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 227
    $20,160≈ £15,788≈ €18,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Yves Klein, Table Rose, 1961, acrylic, glass, rose pigment and chromium-plated metal
    Table Rose, 1961
    Acrylic
    36 x 100 x 125 cm (14 1/8 x 39 3/8 x 49 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 64
    £16,250≈ $20,742≈ €18,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Yves Klein, "Table bleue", designed 1961, Acrylic, glass, International Klein Blue pigment, chromium-plated metal
    "Table bleue", designed 1961
    Acrylic
    14 1/2 x 49 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. (36.8 x 125.1 x 100.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $27,500≈ £21,640≈ €25,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Yves Klein, "Table rose", designed 1961, Acrylic, glass, rose pigment, chromium-plated metal
    "Table rose", designed 1961
    Acrylic
    14 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 49 1/4 in. (36.8 x 100.3 x 125.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $25,000≈ £19,673≈ €23,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Yves Klein, "Table d'or", designed 1961, Acrylic, glass, gold leaf, chromium-plated metal
    "Table d'or", designed 1961
    Acrylic
    14 1/2 x 49 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. (36.8 x 125.1 x 100.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $32,500≈ £25,574≈ €30,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Yves Klein, 'Table bleue', designed 1961, Acrylic, glass, IKB pigment, chromium-plated metal
    'Table bleue', designed 1961
    Acrylic
    38 x 125 x 100 cm (14 7/8 x 49 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 151
    £17,500≈ $25,536≈ €22,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Yves Klein, Table Or, designed 1963, 22-karat gold leaf, acrylic, glass, steel, wood
    Table Or, designed 1963
    Acrylic · Panel
    36 x 100 x 125 cm (14 1/8 x 39 3/8 x 49 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    £17,500≈ $25,475≈ €22,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Yves Klein, 'Table rose', editioned 1963, rose pigment, acrylic, glass, steel, wood
    'Table rose', editioned 1963
    Acrylic · Panel
    36 x 125 x 100 cm (14 1/8 x 49 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    £20,000≈ $30,178≈ €27,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Yves Klein, 'Table bleue', designed 1961, Acrylic, glass, IKB pigment, chrome-plated metal
    'Table bleue', designed 1961
    Acrylic
    36.2 x 125.2 x 100 cm (14 1/4 x 49 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    £40,000≈ $60,556≈ €54,296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Yves Klein, "Table Or", editioned 1963, 22-karat gold leaf, acrylic, glass, steel, wood
    "Table Or", editioned 1963
    Acrylic · Panel
    14 1/4 h x 49 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (36 x 125 x 100 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $68,750≈ £44,946≈ €61,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
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