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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, Monochrome Rouge (M66), 1957, Mischtechnik auf Hartfaser
    Monochrome Rouge (M66), 1957
    Mixed media · Board
    18 x 12cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 33
    €171,600≈ $180,712≈ £143,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Yves Klein, Table d'Or, technique mixte (plexiglas, piètement en métal et feuille d'or)
    Table d'Or
    Mixed media · Other support
    35,7x124,5x99,7 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 45
    CHF 13,000≈ $14,815≈ £11,573≈ €13,543HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 8,000–12,000View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  3. Yves Klein, Cosmogonie (COS 16), 1960, Mixed media, pigment on paper, laid on canvs, i...
    Cosmogonie (COS 16), 1960
    Mixed media · Paper
    23.2 x 17.7 cm (9.1 x 6.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 168
    €70,000≈ $77,658≈ £59,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  4. Yves Klein, Monochrome bleu (IKB 242 A), Um 1958/59, Mixed media
    Monochrome bleu (IKB 242 A), Um 1958/59
    Mixed media
    21.5 x 18.1 cm (8.4 x 7.1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 816
    €187,500≈ $220,163≈ £164,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
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