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Paul Klee
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Klee
- Morgengrau (Morning grey)
- signed Klee (lower left); dated 1932, numbered B4 and titled on the artist's mount
- gouache on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- image size: 33.2 by 40.5cm., 13 by 15⅞in.
- mount size: 44 by 50.5cm., 17¼ by 19⅞in.
Provenance
Lily Klee, Bern (1940- 45)
Rosengart Gallery, Lucerne
Walter & Hélène Hassler-Christen, Schaffhausen (acquired in 1945)
Jean Lenthal, Paris (acquired in 1961)
Feilchenfeldt Gallery, Zürich
Sale: Stuttgart, Kunstkabinett, 3rd March 1962, lot 228
Walter Feilchenfeldt Gallery, Zürich
Prof & Mrs Felix Bloch Collection (acquired from the above in 1968)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 12th November 1997, lot 406
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Rosengart Gallery, Lucerne
Walter & Hélène Hassler-Christen, Schaffhausen (acquired in 1945)
Jean Lenthal, Paris (acquired in 1961)
Feilchenfeldt Gallery, Zürich
Sale: Stuttgart, Kunstkabinett, 3rd March 1962, lot 228
Walter Feilchenfeldt Gallery, Zürich
Prof & Mrs Felix Bloch Collection (acquired from the above in 1968)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 12th November 1997, lot 406
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Exhibited
Lucerne, Galerie Rosengart, Paul Klee zum Gedächtnis, 1945, no. 27, illustrated in the catalogue
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum, Paul Klee, 1952, no. 72
Zürich, Galerie Renée Ziegler, Paul Klee, 1963, no. 30, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Paul Klee, Traces of Memory, 1998, no. 48, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Paul Klee, Traces de la mémoire, 1999, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Linie, Licht und Schatten. Meisterzeichnungen und Skulpturen der Sammlung Jan und Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, 1999, no. 160, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Paul Klee, 2000-01, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum, Paul Klee, 1952, no. 72
Zürich, Galerie Renée Ziegler, Paul Klee, 1963, no. 30, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Paul Klee, Traces of Memory, 1998, no. 48, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Paul Klee, Traces de la mémoire, 1999, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Linie, Licht und Schatten. Meisterzeichnungen und Skulpturen der Sammlung Jan und Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, 1999, no. 160, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Paul Klee, 2000-01, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
The Artist's Handlist, 1932, no. 344 (B.4)
Philip Rylands, The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, Berlin, 1999, illustrated p. 407
Paul Klee Foundation (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue raisonné 1931-1933, Bern, 2002, vol. VI, no. 6040, illustrated in colour p. 227
Philip Rylands, The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection, Berlin, 1999, illustrated p. 407
Paul Klee Foundation (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue raisonné 1931-1933, Bern, 2002, vol. VI, no. 6040, illustrated in colour p. 227
Condition
The image is laid down on to the artist's mount which is in turn taped to the window mount at the upper two corners. There is a fold consistent with the artist's practice at the centre of the image. There is some paint shrinkage at some areas of the pigment with some minor paint loss towards the centre of the upper edge. There are pin holes to all four corners of the image. The artist's mount is mount stained and slightly discoloured. The work is in overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."