$2,607
Constantine Kluge (French, 1912-2003) Les Blés de Breux Signed "C. Kluge" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque and on a hanging tag affixed to the back of the frame. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in. (61.0 x 91.5 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure. N.B. The lot is accompanied by a brochure on the artist produced by Wally F Galleries, New York City, including the gallery's guarantee for the painting at hand dated April 28, 1966, and by a copy of the original gallery invoice. Also included is a second brochure, including an essay by French critic Raymond Charmet and 25 black and white illustrations. Small area of craquelure, approximately 2 in. high, located in center above house tops. Hanging tag text gives the artist's name, title, and also suggests the date of "1965?" u.l.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-02-03