Paul Klee (1879–1940) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	38
Estimate	12,000.00 - 22,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Fine European & American Modern Art Auction
Date	August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction house	International Art Auction Gallery
Location	Mississauga, ON

Title Tänzerin Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 19.5 × 16 inches (49 × 41 cm) Date 1910 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant colors, bold black linear forms, and expressive abstract imagery with light surface wear consistent with age. Framed and ready for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, New York (museum label affixed verso); thereafter Private Collection. Description A lively early modernist composition depicting a stylized dancing figure surrounded by rhythmic abstract forms, geometric motifs, and expressive black line work. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition combines playful symbolism with vibrant pastel tones, balancing abstraction and figuration in a highly imaginative visual language. The whimsical arrangement of shapes and energetic composition reflects the experimental spirit that became a defining characteristic of European Modernism. Attributed to Paul Klee (1879–1940), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated works, including symbolic imagery, expressive linear design, playful abstraction, rhythmic compositions, and a poetic synthesis of color and form that established Klee as one of the pioneers of twentieth-century modern art.Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

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