This lot consists of a gouache illustration on paper, done in the soft, energetic style of Paul Klee (German, 1879-1940). Hand-painted inscription at lower right corner reads, "Klee". Image depicts a human face in a patchwork of soft, mostly pastel tones. A charming addition to any collection. This unframed piece measures approximately 19.5" x 15.25".

Reverse side features two identical stamps which read, "Zentrum Paul Klee. [illegible] Bern 31."

Paul Klee (German, 1879 - 1940) was a Swiss-born artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Klee was a natural draftsman who experimented with and eventually deeply explored color theory, writing about it extensively; his lectures Writings on Form and Design Theory (Schriften zur Form und Gestaltungslehre), published in English as the Paul Klee Notebooks, are held to be as important for modern art as Leonardo da Vinci's A Treatise on Painting for the Renaissance. He and his colleague, Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, both taught at the Bauhaus school of art, design and architecture. His works reflect his dry humor and his sometimes childlike perspective, his personal moods and beliefs, and his musicality.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Framed approx. 19.5" x 15.25".


Our December 19th auction includes consignments from both the United States and Overseas. Offering a unique collection of decorative art.

PLEASE NOTE: Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in this catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. No additional information regarding provenance will be provided after the auction. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but the actual authorship is unknown.

Overall excellent condition. No tears, stains, creases, or serious aesthetic damage. Please review photos for additional detail.