Gustav Klimt

Updated October 27, 2026

Title: Spiraling Golden Tree with Blackbird on a Burgundy Ground Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 28 x 20 inches (71.1 x 50.8 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Appears in generally good visual condition based on the photographs supplied, with rich, saturated coloration and smoothly applied paint, with slightly raised strokes in the golden branches and the flowering foreground. No significant paint losses or tears are apparent in the available images. Minor surface irregularities, light handling marks, and age-related wear may be present. Presented in a reddish-brown wooden frame with a glossy finish, showing minor surface wear. Not examined out of the frame. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private Colelction Visual Description: A decorative composition in vertical format dominated by a stylized tree whose golden trunk rises from the lower center and branches outward into a dense canopy of coiling spirals. Each branch curls into one or more tightly wound loops in ochre, gold, and pale apricot, filling the upper two-thirds of the canvas with a rhythmic, almost musical pattern against a deep burgundy and wine-red ground. Small leaf shapes, black and white eye-like ovals, and dark triangular accents are scattered along the branches. The trunk is enriched with a mosaic of small rectangles, squares, and circles in white, green, blue, ochre, and black, giving it the appearance of inlaid ornament. On a branch at right perches a stylized blackbird with blue markings and white feet, providing a focal point of contrast. The lower portion of the canvas shows a strip of tan and pink earth beneath a band of deep green grass scattered with stylized flowers in white, cobalt, violet, red, and pale blue, along with sprays of golden leaves. The emphasis on flat, ornamental pattern, the use of gold-toned spirals, and the mosaic-like decoration reflect the visual language of the Vienna Secession and its decorative, symbolic style. The right side of the composition bears a painted inscription reading "Gustav Klimt." This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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