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Paul Klee
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul Klee
- BUNTER WALD (BOIS COLORÉS)
- titré Bunter Wald, daté 1934 et numéroté L18 (sur le carton de montage) ; dédicacé Fur Herrn Otto Rolfs mit den besten Wunschen zum Fest, Bern, Dez 1935, Klee (au dos)
gouache sur papier contrecollé sur carton
- 20,5 x 32,5 cm ; 8 x 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Otto Rolfs (acquis de l'artiste)
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Vente : Sotheby's, New York, 15 mai 1980, lot 338
Vente : Munich, Karl & Faber, 30 juin 1982, lot 1418
Vente : Sotheby's, New York, 14 novembre 1985, lot 338
Serge Sabarsky, Inc., New York
Collection particulière, Italie
Exhibited
Bâle, Kunsthalle Basel, Paul Klee, 1935, no. 171
New York, Achim Moeller Fine Art Ltd, Paul Klee, 1987, no. 14
New York, Achim Moeller Fine Art Ltd, Paul Klee, 1987, no. 14
Literature
Paul Klee Foundation, ed., Paul Klee, Catalogue raisonné, 1934-1938, vol. 7, Berne, 2003, no. 6596, reproduit p. 58
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, laid down on paper by the artist. There is a slight waviness to the sheet with 9 associated minor flattened creases scattered along the edges. Apart from a 1x2 mm loss of medium in the green tree on the upper right part of the composition, this 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."
Catalogue Note
titled 'Bunter Wald', dated '1934' and numbered 'L18' (on the mount) ; dédicated 'Fur Herrn Otto Rolfs mit den besten Wunschen zum Fest, Bern, Dez 1935, Klee' (on the back), gouache on paper, laid down on board. Executed in 1934.