Paul Klee (1879-1940) Solo Aus dem Ballet Der Kurzen (Solo From the Ballet of the Short One), 1939 Watercolor on paper laid on paper 17-3/4 x 13-3/4 inches (45.1 x 34.9 cm) (sheet) Signed lower left: Klee Titled and dated along lower edge: Solo Aus dem Ballet Der Kurzen/ 1939 yy3 From the Estate of Gerda Meyer Bernstein, Chicago, Illinois PROVENANCE: Hermann and Margrit Rupf, Bern, Switzerland, 1953; Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne, Switzerland, 1953-1954; Berggruen & Cie., Paris, 1954-1955; Saidenberg Gallery, New York, 1955-1956; Collection of Saul and Gerda Bernstein, Chicago, Illinois. EXHIBITED: Saidenberg Gallery, New York, 1955, no. 46. LITERATURE: The Paul Klee Foundation, ed., Paul Klee: Catalogue Raisonné, 1923-1926, Bern, Switzerland, 2004, vol. VIII, pp. 420, no. 8629, illustrated. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Saidenberg Gallery, New York, 1955, no. 46.

Hermann and Margrit Rupf, Bern, Switzerland, 1953; Galerie Rosengart, Lucerne, Switzerland, 1953-1954; Berggruen & Cie., Paris, 1954-1955; Saidenberg Gallery, New York, 1955-1956; Collection of Saul and Gerda Bernstein, Chicago, Illinois.

Some mild toning evident to sheet. Moderate creases and dents throughout, likely inherent to artistic process. watercolors and ink inscription appear slightly faded. Scattered mild foxing evident to the margins, only visible when unframed. Mild toning observed to sheet verso, commensurate with time and light, Sheet is hinged to mat along entire upper verso edge. Sheet is matted and framed under glass.
Framed Dimensions 21.5 X 18.5 Inches