Artist: Ivan Kliun (Russian, 1873-1943).
Title: "Spherical Suprematism #5".
Medium: Watercolor and pencil drawing on paper.
Date: Composed c1922.
Dimensions: Overall size: 6 3/8 x 4 7/8 in. (162 x 124 mm). Image size: 3 5/8 x 4 in. (92 x 102 mm).
Lot Note(s): Signed in watercolor with the initials/monogram lower right, recto; annotated "P8" in red pencil, upper right recto; collector ink stamps, verso. Painted on light cream wove paper. Overall in fine condition with no issues to report; a small pencil drawing under the image, lower left recto. Provenance: If you have a genuine interest in bidding on this work kindly send an email to:
[email protected] for provenance information and additional image(s). Comment(s): Sotheby’s New York sold a set of four Kliun watercolor and pencil on paper drawings on May 8, 2008, lot #130. The title was “Composition,” the sizes 2 ½” x 2 ½,” the dates c1916 to 1922, the price $17,500 including premium. The average price was $4,375. [30206-1-2400]