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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, Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004, lithograph in colors
    Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004
    Lithograph
    25 h x 15⅛ w in (63 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 257
    $3,276≈ £2,628≈ €3,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Yves Klein, Le Dimanche 27 Novembre 1960, 1960, offset lithograph
    Le Dimanche 27 Novembre 1960, 1960
    Lithograph
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $1,134≈ £910≈ €1,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Yves Klein, Monochrome und Feuer, 1961, Triptychon: 2 Serigrafien in Blau bzw. Pink, jeweils auf festem Velin, und 1 Goldfolie auf Karton mit Blattgoldapplikationen; mit Ausstellungsbroschüre, im Original-Umschlag
    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 ↗
  4. Yves Klein, Aus: Edition Original I", 1962/64, Blattgold und Pigment in transparenter Kunststofffolie auf Blattgold belegtem Karton, darüber Passepartout auf Unterlagekarton
    Aus: Edition Original I", 1962/64
    Blattgold und Pigment in transparenter Kunststofffolie auf Blattgold belegtem Karton, darüber Passepartout auf Unterlagekarton · Board · ed. 66/100
    41 x 36cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 74
    €7,920≈ $8,746≈ £6,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Yves Klein, Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004, lithograph in colors
    Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004
    Lithograph
    25 h x 15⅛ w in (63 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 286
    $5,670≈ £4,549≈ €5,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Yves Klein, Le Dimanche 27 Novembre 1960: Le journal d’un seul jour, 1960, Halftone and letterpress on newsprint, the full sheet folded (as issued)
    Le Dimanche 27 Novembre 1960: Le journal d’un seul jour, 1960
    Halftone and letterpress on newsprint, the full sheet folded (as issued) · Paper
    unfolded S. 22 x 29 3/4 in. (55.9 x 75.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    $953≈ £766≈ €869Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  7. Yves Klein, La Terre bleue, 1957/1990, International Klein Blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster, mounted to and contained within a Plexiglas case
    La Terre bleue, 1957/1990
    Sculpture · ed. 91/300
    case 16 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (41.3 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    $35,560≈ £28,567≈ €32,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Yves Klein, Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004, lithograph in colors
    Helena (from the Anthropométries series), 2004
    Lithograph
    25 h x 15⅛ w in (63 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 337
    $6,930≈ £5,753≈ €6,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Yves Klein, Petite Vénus Bleue, 2001, Jewelery object: Bronze with IKB pigment.. Height approx
    Petite Vénus Bleue, 2001
    Sculpture · ed. 439/500
    5.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 321
    €10,710≈ $11,286≈ £9,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Lempertz ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by Yves Klein that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Yves Klein signature

66 catalogued lots by Yves Klein record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (75% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse3
  • on the base1

Form

  • signed61
  • monogrammed4
  • initialled1

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About Yves Klein

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 art critic Pierre Restany. Klein was a pioneer in the development of performance art, and is seen as an inspiration to and as a forerunner of minimal art, as well as pop art. He developed and used International Klein Blue.

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