Artist: Ivan Kliun (Russian, 1873-1943).
Title: "Spherical Suprematism #2".
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: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (140 x 95 mm).
Pricing: Starting Price: $2,000
Reserve Price: N.A.
Auction Sale Price Estimate: $3,000/4,000
Lot Note(s): Signed in watercolor with the initials/monogram lower right, recto; annotated "P19" 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 Letter of Authenticity (LOA) accompanies the work. If you have a bona fide interest in bidding on this lot kindly send an email to:
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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 ˝” x 2 ˝,” the dates c1916 to 1922, the price $17,500 including premium. The average price was $4,375. [30203-1-2000-NA]