- 333
Paul Klee
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Klee
- Lichtung E (Clearing E)
- signed Klee (lower left), numbered III, dated 1930, titled and inscribed G.i. on the artist's mount
- watercolour and tempera on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- image size: 29.3 by 22.2cm., 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 in.
- mount size: 18.6 by 30.9cm., 7 1/2 by 12 1/8 in.
Provenance
Rudolf & Carola Bach, Dessau (a gift from the artist at the birth of their daughter circa 1931)
Gabriele Bach Schaad (the artist's goddaughter; by descent from the above)
A gift from the above to the present owner
Literature
Paul Klee Foundation (ed.) Paul Klee, Catalogue raisonné, Bern, 2001, vol. V, no. 5350
Condition
Executed on cream paper, laid down on the artist's mount. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners of the paper, and some slight medium rubbing to the lower left corner. There is some faint foxing to the artist's mount. Otherwise, this work is in very good condition.
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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."