Gustav Klimt - Church in Cassone. Landscape with Cypress 1913
Gustav Klimt - Church in Cassone. Landscape with Cypress 1913
110x110cm oil/canvas
Sold for: USD 43.2 million
Auction house: Sotheby’s, London
Sale date: 03 February 2010
Seller: Anonymous owner
Buyer: Anonymous buyer
From Sotheby’s, London:
Executed in 1913, the magnificent Kirche in Cassone is one of the finest examples of Klimt's landscape paintings. Combining the lush greenery with the houses sloping down towards the surface of the lake, it unites the natural and architectural elements into a harmonious composition, their interlocking forms creating a dynamic, shimmering surface. The artist's innovative technique is coupled with his passion for patterns and decoration, as well as with his fascination with his beautiful surroundings, making this a true masterpiece of Klimt's art.