Artist: Yves Klein (French, 1928-1962). Title: "Relief éponge bleu - fourmillement". Medium: Mixed media on wood panel. Date: Composed 1962. Dimensions: Overall size: 20 x 20 in. (508 x 508 mm). Lot Note(s): Signed and dated, verso. Very good to fine condition; composed with pigment, synthetic resin, natural sponges, and shells on board. Comment(s): One of a series of “sponge” works created by Klein, both in blue and rose, most of which were three dimensional “sculptures” with some two dimensional “paintings.” Image copyright © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. [30071-15-35000]