This lot consists of a mixed media drawing on paper, attributed to Art Nouveau painter Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918). "Gustav Klimt Nachlass" hand written at bottom right of composition. Image depicts a nude long-haired brunette woman. The woman's long beautiful hair falls gracefully over her partially exposed breast. Drawing is done in the sensual, expressionist style for which Klimt is so well known. This framed piece measures approximately 15.5" x 12.5", with an image sight of approximately 13.5" x 10.5".

Paper label affixed en verso reads "SERGE SABARSKY GALLERY" along with a New York City address. Label goes on to read "Gustav Klimt" "Study for Bethoven Frieze". Bottom of backing has a foreign, possibly Austrian, pencil inscription.

Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Klimt is noted for his paintings, murals, sketches, and other objets d'art. Klimt's primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism. In addition to his figurative works, which include allegories and portraits, he painted landscapes. Among the artists of the Vienna Secession, Klimt was the most influenced by Japanese art and its methods.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
This framed piece measures approximately 15.5" x 12.5", with an image sight of approximately 13.5" x 10.5".

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction come from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

PLEASE NOTE: Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "attributed". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "attributed" is as follows:

Attributed to [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.


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Piece is in overall great condition. Some age-related toning. Some minor marks and smudges. Overall image is crisp, vibrant and shows very well.