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Paul Klee
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Klee
- ANANASBIRNE (PINEAPPLE PEAR)
- signed Klee (lower left), titled and dated 1933 X4 (lower right)
- watercolour on paper
- 32 by 42.5cm., 12 1/2 by 16 3/4 in.
Provenance
Berner Collection
Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne (acquired from the above in 1952)
Frederick C. Schang, New York (acquired from the above in 1953)
Berggruen & Cie., Paris (acquired from the above in 1956)
Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne (acquired from the above in 1952)
Frederick C. Schang, New York (acquired from the above in 1953)
Berggruen & Cie., Paris (acquired from the above in 1956)
Literature
Richard Verdi, Klee and Nature, London, 1984, cited p. 247
Paul Klee Stiftung (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue Raisonné 1931-1933, Bern, 2003, vol. VI, no. 6290, illustrated p. 397
Paul Klee Stiftung (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue Raisonné 1931-1933, Bern, 2003, vol. VI, no. 6290, illustrated p. 397
Condition
Executed on thin cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at intervals along all four edges. There are areas of wrinkling to all four edges, intrinsic to the work being attached to the mount. There is a 2cm. tear to the lower centre of the left edge, two small losses to the upper centre of the left edge and two 1cm. indentations also to the upper centre of the left edge. Apart from some overall creasing to the work, intrinsic to the nature of the medium, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The image in the catalogue illustration is inaccurate. Please contact the department for a true reproduction.
"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."