Mixed media on canvas. Featuring an abstract composition. Signed Yves Klein on the lower right corner. On verso with hand prints. Label affixed to verso of canvas inscribed FOCUS HAUS / Ankauf Verkauf and inscribed with illegible writing in ink. Stamped illegibly on verso. Another label affixed to verso inscribed HAUSER&ORCHARD GALLERY k 801G / monochrome blue. Attributed to Yves Klein (1928-1962, French). 50 x 38 cm (19.5 x 15 inches). PROVENANCE: This item has limited provenance from a private Eastern European collection

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