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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 und Feuer, 1961, Ausstellungskatalog mit 2 Farbserigrafien auf Papier und einem Blatt mit Goldfolie auf festem Papier
    Monochrome und Feuer, 1961
    Screenprint
    32 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2327
    €9,675≈ $11,215≈ £8,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961, The complete set of three prints, comprised of one gold leaf and two screenprints in Yves Klein blue and pink, on card, the full sheets, with the original Museum Haus Lange, Krefeld, exhibition catalogue
    Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961
    Screenprint · Board
    all S. approx. 31.9 x 23.4 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.) catalogue 32.2 x 24 cm (12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 504
    £6,192≈ $8,385≈ €7,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961, The complete set of three works, comprised of one gold leaf and two screenprints in Yves Klein blue and pink, on card, the full sheets, all contained in the original Museum Haus Lange, Krefeld, exhibition catalogue
    Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961
    Screenprint · Board
    all S. 31.8 x 23.5 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $15,240≈ £11,738≈ €14,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961, The complete set of three works, comprising one gold leaf and two screenprints in Yves Klein blue and pink respectively, on card, the full sheets, contained in the original Museum Haus Lange, Krefeld exhibition catalogue
    Monochrome und Feuer (Monochrome and Fire) (Krefeld Triptych), 1961
    Screenprint · Board
    all S. 32 x 23.5 cm (12 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.) catalogue 32.1 x 23.8 cm (12 5/8 x 9 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    £8,255≈ $10,462≈ €9,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer, 1961, Ausstellungskatalog mit 2 Farbserigrafien auf Papier und einem Blatt mit Goldfolie auf festem Papier
    Monochrome und Feuer, 1961
    Screenprint
    32 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2215
    €11,250≈ $12,254≈ £9,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer (Krefeld Triptych), 1961, The complete set of three works, comprised of one gold leaf and two screenprints in Yves Klein blue and pink, on card, the full sheets, contained in the original Museum Haus Lange, Krefeld exhibition catalogue
    Monochrome und Feuer (Krefeld Triptych), 1961
    Screenprint · Board
    all S. 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (31.8 x 23.5 cm) catalogue 12 5/8 x 9 3/8 in. (32.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $30,480≈ £24,486≈ €27,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer, 1961, Ausstellungskatalog mit 2 Farbserigrafien auf Papier und einem Blatt mit Goldfolie auf festem Papier
    Monochrome und Feuer, 1961
    Screenprint
    32 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1424
    €10,750≈ $11,081≈ £9,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
  8. Yves Klein, Anthropometrie ANT 83, screenprint
    Anthropometrie ANT 83
    Screenprint
    54.5cm x 78cm (21 1/2in x 30 1/2in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 12
    £1,638≈ $1,893≈ €1,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer“ (Triptychon), 1961, 3-teilig: Siebdruck und Blattgold auf Karton in Mappe
    Monochrome und Feuer“ (Triptychon), 1961
    Screenprint
    32 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 834
    €15,000≈ $18,239≈ £13,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer“ (Triptychon), 1961, 3-teilig: Siebdruck und Blattgold auf Karton in Mappe
    Monochrome und Feuer“ (Triptychon), 1961
    Screenprint
    32 × 23,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 499
    €12,500≈ $14,095≈ £11,196Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

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