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Paul Klee
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Klee
- Helldunkel-Studie (Chiaroscuro study)
- signed Klee (lower left); dated 1921, numbered 209 and titled on the artist's mount
- watercolour, wash and pen and ink on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- image size: 23.6 by 29.4cm., 9 by 11 1/2 in.
- mount size: 31 by 43.6cm., 12 by 17 1/4 in.
Provenance
Berggruen & Cie., Paris
Galerie Tarica, Geneva & Paris
Abraham & Margit W. Chanin, New York
Yasuji Hatano, Tokyo
Sale: Christie's, New York, 19th November 1998, lot 554
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Galerie Tarica, Geneva & Paris
Abraham & Margit W. Chanin, New York
Yasuji Hatano, Tokyo
Sale: Christie's, New York, 19th November 1998, lot 554
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Exhibited
New York, World House Galleries, Paul Klee: Watercolors and Drawings, 1958, no. 6
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie., Paul Klee. Traces de la mémoire, 1998-99, 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. 154, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Miradas sin Tiempo. Dibujos, Pinturas y Esculturas de la Coleccion Jan y Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, 2000, no. 164, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie., Paul Klee. Traces de la mémoire, 1998-99, 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. 154, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Madrid, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Miradas sin Tiempo. Dibujos, Pinturas y Esculturas de la Coleccion Jan y Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski, 2000, no. 164, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Paul Klee, Œuvre-Katalog, 1921, no. 209
Paul Klee Foundation (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue Raisonné 1919-1922, Bern, 1999, vol. III, no. 2800, illustrated p. 353
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection (exhibition catalogue), Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Venice, 1999, illustrated p. 408
Paul Klee Foundation (ed.), Paul Klee, Catalogue Raisonné 1919-1922, Bern, 1999, vol. III, no. 2800, illustrated p. 353
The Timeless Eye. Master Drawings from the Jan and Marie-Anne Krugier-Poniatowski Collection (exhibition catalogue), Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Venice, 1999, illustrated p. 408
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, laid down on the artist's mount, which is taped intermittently to the window mount along the upper edge. There are a few scattered marks of discolouration to the image towards the lower left edge and to the uncoloured window towards the centre of the right edge. The mount is slightly time-stained and there is discolouration from previous mounting to the edges of the image (not visible when framed). There is a small crease to the mount towards the upper left edge, and there is a spot of foxing and some discolouration to the centre of the upper edge possibly due to previous laying down of tape which is visible on the reverse of the mount. Otherwise 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."