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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1897 - d. 1966

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  • Walter Charles Klett (American, 1897-1966) Watercolor on Paper 1935, "Nudes Picking Irises", H 14.75" W 12"
    Feb. 16, 2024

    Walter Charles Klett (American, 1897-1966) Watercolor on Paper 1935, "Nudes Picking Irises", H 14.75" W 12"

    Est: $200 - $500

    Signed lower right and dated '35. Depicts two female nudes picking irises. Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI; Purchased Defina Auctions, Austinburg, OH 9/23/2000 #150.

    DuMouchelles
  • Walter Klett (MO,1897-1966) oil painting
    Oct. 08, 2023

    Walter Klett (MO,1897-1966) oil painting

    Est: $1,050 - $1,350

    ARTIST: Walter Charles Klett (Missouri, 1897 - 1966) TITLE: Woman Wearing White Dress MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Crack 1 1/2" long to upper edge. Small damages to lower corners. Some scratches/paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 32 x 24 inches / 81 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127130 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966) was primarily known not for portraits but for his figurative paintings and commercial work for magazines such as Collier's. Born in St. Louis, he attended the School of Fine Arts there before heading to Chicago in 1925. Three years later he and his wife moved to New York, where he remained until his death in 1966.Klett published a very well-received guide to figurative paintings in 1948. Said one critic, "The artist declares he is a painter of women, and he definitely prefers glamorous women, and this predilection, he believes, damns him in the eyes of contemporary painters whose brushes are moved by anything but beauty. " Klett's women are indeed glamorous, but there's also a sensuality about them that borders on classic pin-up style. Turns out, Klett did illustrate a pin-up for Esquire. Later in his career Klett experimented with pastels and watercolors, lending a softer, airier feel.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • Walter Charles Klett, Missouri / New York (1897-1966), portrait of a woman, oil on board, 9 1/4"H x 7"W (sight), 16 1/4"H x 14 1/2"W (frame)
    Apr. 29, 2023

    Walter Charles Klett, Missouri / New York (1897-1966), portrait of a woman, oil on board, 9 1/4"H x 7"W (sight), 16 1/4"H x 14 1/2"W (frame)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Walter Charles Klett Missouri / New York, (1897-1966) portrait of a woman oil on board Signed lower right. Biography from the Makeup Museum: Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966) was primarily known not for portraits but for his figurative paintings and commercial work for magazines such as Collier's. Born in St. Louis, he attended the School of Fine Arts there before heading to Chicago in 1925. Three years later he and his wife moved to New York, where he remained until his death in 1966. Klett published a very well-received guide to figurative paintings in 1948. Said one critic, "The artist declares he is a painter of women, and he definitely prefers glamorous women, and this predilection, he believes, damns him in the eyes of contemporary painters whose brushes are moved by anything but beauty." Klett's women are indeed glamorous, but there's also a sensuality about them that borders on classic pin-up style. Turns out, Klett did illustrate a pin-up for Esquire. Later in his career Klett experimented with pastels and watercolors, lending a softer, airier feel.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Walter Charles Klett, Missouri / New York (1897-1966), Dancer, female nude, oil on masonite, 29 1/8" H x 19 3/8" W (Sight), 34 3/4" H x 25" W (Frame)
    Apr. 29, 2023

    Walter Charles Klett, Missouri / New York (1897-1966), Dancer, female nude, oil on masonite, 29 1/8" H x 19 3/8" W (Sight), 34 3/4" H x 25" W (Frame)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Walter Charles Klett Missouri / New York, (1897-1966) Dancer, female nude oil on masonite Signed lower right. Biography from the Makeup Museum: Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966) was primarily known not for portraits but for his figurative paintings and commercial work for magazines such as Collier's. Born in St. Louis, he attended the School of Fine Arts there before heading to Chicago in 1925. Three years later he and his wife moved to New York, where he remained until his death in 1966. Klett published a very well-received guide to figurative paintings in 1948. Said one critic, "The artist declares he is a painter of women, and he definitely prefers glamorous women, and this predilection, he believes, damns him in the eyes of contemporary painters whose brushes are moved by anything but beauty." Klett's women are indeed glamorous, but there's also a sensuality about them that borders on classic pin-up style. Turns out, Klett did illustrate a pin-up for Esquire. Later in his career Klett experimented with pastels and watercolors, lending a softer, airier feel.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Walter Charles Klett (1897 - 1966) Oil on Board
    Apr. 16, 2023

    Walter Charles Klett (1897 - 1966) Oil on Board

    Est: $100 - $500

    A portrait of a woman wearing a white dress, signed at the lower right.

    Locati LLC
  • Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Environs of Rome," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a wid...
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Environs of Rome," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a wid...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Environs of Rome," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a wide polychromed reeded frame with a velvet liner, H.- 18 3/4 in., W.- 19 7/8 in.

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Hellenic Hypotenuse," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a...
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Hellenic Hypotenuse," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Walter Charles Klett (1897-1966), "Hellenic Hypotenuse," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled verso, presented in a wide polychromed frame with a velvet liner, H.- 17 1/4 in., W.- 21 1/2 in.

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • Original Gauche Advertisement Piece(WP6)
    Apr. 03, 2013

    Original Gauche Advertisement Piece(WP6)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Original Gauche Advertisement Piece by Listed Artist Walter Charles Klett 1897-1966 23 1/2x 13 1/2

    Saco River Auction
  • WALTER CHARLES KLETT (American 1897-1966) UNVEILING AT THE AUTO SHOW.
    Aug. 21, 2012

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT (American 1897-1966) UNVEILING AT THE AUTO SHOW.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Illustrated work in gouache shows a gold stage set with a new 1958 Imperial convertible. The gala affair has many people in formal attire reviewing the exhibitions which include the engine, chassis, etc. Signed upper right. Shrinkwrapped in a light tan matte. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2" x 13-1/2". CONDITION: Very good. 9-26193

    James D. Julia
  • WALTER CHARLES KLETT (American, 1897-1966) Paris is a R
    Feb. 07, 2012

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT (American, 1897-1966) Paris is a R

    Est: $200 - $400

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT (American, 1897-1966) Paris is a Road Oil on board 20 x 26 inches (50.8 x 66.0 cm) Signed lower right: Klett

    Heritage Auctions
  • WALTER CHARLES KLETT, American, 1897-1966, Portrait of a lady in green., Oil on canvas, 32" x 24". Framed.
    Oct. 31, 2007

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT, American, 1897-1966, Portrait of a lady in green., Oil on canvas, 32" x 24". Framed.

    Est: $300 - $500

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT American, 1897-1966 Portrait of a lady in green. Signed and dated lower left "Klett 29". Oil on canvas, 32" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • WALTER CHARLES KLETT
    Jun. 10, 2004

    WALTER CHARLES KLETT

    Est: $600 - $900

    Composition #60, Butterflies. Watercolor on cream wove paper, circa 1959. 245x295 mm; 9 5/8x11 5/8 inches. Signed in watercolor, lower right, and titled on the back of his original mat in watercolor, verso. With exhibition label from the Miniature Christmas Show 1959, Society of Illustrators, New York.

    Swann Auction Galleries
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