Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) (after) - "The Kiss, 1907-08"

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Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) (after) - "The Kiss, 1907-08"

- Gustav Klimt (after), giclée print on heavy-weight textured matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Signed in the plate. - Embossed stamp. - Stamp on verso. - Borderless / full-bleed. - Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Size: 42 x 42,5 cm. - Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss”, 1907–08 is the defining masterpiece of the artist’s celebrated Golden Phase and one of the most recognisable images of love and intimacy in modern art. Two lovers are enveloped within an extraordinary golden mantle as the man bends to kiss the woman, whose closed eyes and relaxed expression transform the embrace into a moment of complete emotional surrender. Klimt contrasts the geometric black-and-white rectangles of the male figure with the woman’s softer circles, flowers and brilliantly coloured ornament, while their realistically rendered faces, hands and feet emerge from an otherwise almost abstract field of gold. The couple kneels at the edge of a densely flowered meadow against an indefinite shimmering background, creating the sensation of a private world suspended outside conventional space and time. Created at the height of the Vienna Secession, the painting combines Byzantine mosaics, Japanese art, Symbolism and Jugendstil decoration with Klimt’s radical approach to pattern and the human figure, connecting naturally with Egon Schiele, Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann, Mucha and the broader development of Viennese Modernism and Art Nouveau. With its sumptuous combination of gold, bronze, black, ivory, emerald green, violet, blue and vivid floral accents, “The Kiss” has exceptional decorative presence in Art Nouveau, Art Deco, eclectic, classical, contemporary and sophisticated luxury interiors. Its rich metallic appearance works particularly beautifully against deep green, burgundy, petrol blue, warm taupe, cream or charcoal walls, while an antique-gold or restrained black frame can emphasise either its opulence or its modern graphic qualities. The image combines naturally with velvet, brass, dark wood, marble, decorative glass, antique mirrors and elegant statement lighting, making it particularly effective in a living room, bedroom, entrance hall, dressing room, library or refined hospitality interior. Universally associated with romance and intimacy, “The Kiss” is also an exceptional gift for weddings, anniversaries and collectors fascinated by Klimt, Vienna, Art Nouveau and iconic masterpieces of European art. For those interested in Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Mucha, Moser, Hoffmann, Van Gogh, Munch, Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Miró, Dalí, Lempicka, Rothko, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Hockney, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Kaws and Karl Lagasse, “The Kiss” offers an extraordinary combination of decorative richness, art-historical importance and instantly recognisable visual identity. Its luxurious museum character fits naturally within contemporary collecting culture, where fine art prints and modern masterpieces coexist with sculpture, photography, design objects, Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Dior, Hermès and Gucci, as well as Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon and other sought-after collectibles. Opulent, intimate and unmistakably Klimt, “The Kiss” remains an enduring symbol of love and one of the supreme masterpieces of Viennese Modernism.

Estimate:£3.39

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