Paul Klee ( 1879 - 1940 ) was a Swedish painter. Paul Klee s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 151782.44 USD for Wasservögel-Enten in 2003 to a remarkable record 3330500 USD for Der Künftige in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.