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Karel Appel Art

Dutch, 1921-2006
Karel Appel was a founding member of COBRA, an art movement originating in Germany that strived to replicate and invoke the child’s approach to art. Within this movement he created abstracted and simplified figures, often monsters and fractured depictions of people.
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Artist: Karel Appel
Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Pencil Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Pencil Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Pencil Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Animals and monsters series Year 1979 Print - Lithograph 22.0'' x 30'' inches Edition: signed in pencil and marked 160/160 Karel Appel is one of t...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

APPEL Mask Face Personage. Lithograph.
APPEL Mask Face Personage. Lithograph.

APPEL Mask Face Personage. Lithograph.

By Karel Appel

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Mask Face Personage is an original limited edition lithograph by Dutch artist Karel Appel, printed using hand lithography techniques on 100% acid-free Arches archival paper. Edition ...

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1980s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

MULTI PERSONAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist
MULTI PERSONAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist

MULTI PERSONAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

MULTI PERSONAGE is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel, printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. MULTI PERSONAGE is a lively abstract color collage portrait expressed in vibrant shades of red, blue, pink, green, purple, yellow with hints of multi color pastel tones and white creating an abstracted body and face. Bold black paint strokes define the face with its zany black eyes, head, body and limbs; collage effect torn paper bits fill in the body form. MULTI PERSONAGE is a very unique, fantastically playful and wild composition by Karel Appel, one of the founders of the avant-garde art movement CoBrA active during the late 1940's thru early 1950's. His paintings are known for incorporating applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality. Print size - 30 x 20 inches, unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Karel Appel Edition size - 175, plus proofs Year published - 1980 Printer - JK Fine Art Editions Co., NY Karel Appel was one of the founders of the avant-garde art movement CoBrA, active during the late 1940's thru early 1950's. His paintings are known for incorporating applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality. Karel Appel, (born April 25, 1921, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died May 3, 2006, Zürich, Switzerland), Dutch painter of turbulent, colorful, and semi-abstract compositions, who was a co-founder (1948) of the CoBRA group of northern European Expressionists. He was also a noted sculptor and graphic artist. Appel attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Amsterdam (1940–43), and helped found the “Reflex” group, which became known as CoBRA (for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam), in 1948. He moved to Paris in 1950 and by the 1960s had settled in New York City; he later lived in Italy and Switzerland. Partly in reaction against what they perceived as the sterile academicism of the de Stijl movement, the CoBRA artists...

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1980s Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Figures, Abstracted Faces
Figures, Abstracted Faces

Figures, Abstracted Faces

By Karel Appel

Located in New York, NY

A large and impressive Karel Appel of his most desirable subject, abstracted faces. Very difficult to find a work of this size and impact by the artist. Often the faces are not as ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Canvas, Paper, Oil

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1964 and published by Eberhard Kornfeld for the 1 Cent Life portfolio in an edition of 2000. Size: 16 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches (408 x 290 mm). Ther...

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1960s Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel Colorful Expressionist Hand Painted Wood Cobra Sculpture Pop Art
Karel Appel Colorful Expressionist Hand Painted Wood Cobra Sculpture Pop Art

Karel Appel Colorful Expressionist Hand Painted Wood Cobra Sculpture Pop Art

By Karel Appel

Located in Surfside, FL

This is an original wooden sculpture with hand painting on both sides. it does not appear to be signed or numbered and does not currently have any label. I believe this might be the ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Wood, Paint

Karel Appel (1921–2006) - Dancing man - Color lithograph on paper - 1970

Karel Appel (1921–2006) - Dancing man - Color lithograph on paper - 1970

By Karel Appel

Located in Varese, IT

Color lithograph on paper, edited in 1970. Limited edition, numbered HC (hors commerce) Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Very good conditions. Paper size: 80 x 59 cm...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Floating Red, 1979 Large Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print
Floating Red, 1979 Large Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print

Floating Red, 1979 Large Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Floating Red Passion - 1979 Print - Lithograph on Somerset paper   31'' x 38'' in Edition: Signed in pencil and marked 9/15 H.C. Karel Appel is one of the founding memb...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Screen

BLACK FACE
BLACK FACE

BLACK FACE

By Karel Appel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

KAREL APPEL (1921 - 2006) BLACK FACE, 1969 Lithograph in colors signed in pencil. Edition 26/75, Image: 19 3/4 x 25 1/4, sheet: 22 x 30 inches. Just hint of a mat line Appel was a member of the Cobra art movement

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1960s Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Composition II
Composition II

Composition II

By Karel Appel

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Whimsical in nature, the exuberant application of color captures a quality of spontaneity and experimentation. Famous for the "Dupe of Being" in which he strives to combine the tragi...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Sunshine Face #6 from Sunshine People by Karel Appel, 1974
Sunshine Face #6 from Sunshine People by Karel Appel, 1974

Sunshine Face #6 from Sunshine People by Karel Appel, 1974

By Karel Appel

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Karel Appel Medium: Original Lithograph, 1974 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in, 71 cm x 101 cm Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A+ This colorful and bright original lithograph ...

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1970s Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Moving the Wind, Karel Appel

Moving the Wind, Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Karel Appel (1921-2006) Title: Moving the Wind Year: 1974 Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Edition: 88/110, plus proofs Size: 27 x 39.25 inches Condition: Good Inscriptio...

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1970s Pop Art Karel Appel Art

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Screen

RUNNING HORSE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist
RUNNING HORSE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist

RUNNING HORSE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

RUNNING HORSE is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on Arches paper, 100% acid free. RUNNING...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel Abstract Original Color Lithograph, 1969
Karel Appel Abstract Original Color Lithograph, 1969

Karel Appel Abstract Original Color Lithograph, 1969

By Karel Appel

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original Abstract Color lithograph by Dutch artist Karel Appel (1921-2006). Created 1969. Edition size is 53 of 200. The work is signed in pencil lower right. The image size is: 25 5...

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1960s Karel Appel Art

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Paper

Nothing to Do, Karel Appel

Nothing to Do, Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Karel Appel (1921-2006) Title: Nothing to Do Year: 1974 Medium: Silkscreen on Somerset paper Edition: H.C.;110, plus proofs Size: 27 x 39.25 inches Condition: Good Inscriptio...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Screen

BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist
BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist

BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

BIG HEAD RED LAVENDER is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel on printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival printmaking paper...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Drole de Drame
Drole de Drame

Drole de Drame

By Karel Appel

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Drole de Drame Lithograph, 1960 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil lower right (see photos) Edition: 120 (91/120) Published by L’Ouevre Grave, Geneve (blindstamp recto) Printed by ...

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1960s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Stalking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)
Stalking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

Stalking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

By Karel Appel

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper from the Cats portfolio. Hand signed lower right by Karel Appel. Hand numbered 16/125 lower left. Artwork size: 24.75 x 32.25 inches. Fr...

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1970s Contemporary Karel Appel Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Karel Appel Looking Around 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Karel Appel Looking Around 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

Karel Appel Looking Around 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Looking Around Signed Limited Edition Lithograph 1971 39.25 x 28.25" inches Signed, marked 12/100 and dated 71 Karel Appel is one of the founding members of the CoBrA ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel Abstract Cat Color Lithograph Print, Signed, 1978, Walking Cat
Karel Appel Abstract Cat Color Lithograph Print, Signed, 1978, Walking Cat

Karel Appel Abstract Cat Color Lithograph Print, Signed, 1978, Walking Cat

By Karel Appel

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Karel Appel Title: Walking Cat Portfolio: 1978 Cats Medium: Lithograph in colors on Japon paper Date: 1978 Edition: XV/LXV Sheet Size: 24 3/4" x 32 1/4" Signature: Hand signe...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Blue Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)
Blue Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

Blue Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

By Karel Appel

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper from the Cats portfolio. Hand signed lower right by Karel Appel. Hand numbered 16/125 lower left. Artwork size: 24.75 x 32.25 inches. Fr...

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1970s Contemporary Karel Appel Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Floating in a Landscape, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Karel Appel
Floating in a Landscape, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Karel Appel

Floating in a Landscape, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Long Island City, NY

An abstract expressionist lithograph print by Karel Appel from 1980. Artist: Karel Appel Title: Floating in a Landscape Year: circa 1980 Medium: Lithograph on Arch...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Green Cat

Green Cat

By Karel Appel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Artist: Karel Appel Title: Green Cat Suite: Cats Portfolio Year: 1979 Medium: Original lithograph in colors on Japon paper Edition: From the limited edition of LXV Size: 24 5/8...

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1970s Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel, Close Together, original hand painted wood sculpture
Karel Appel, Close Together, original hand painted wood sculpture

Karel Appel, Close Together, original hand painted wood sculpture

By Karel Appel

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This piece is an original rotating hand-painted multiple wood sculpture created by Karel Appel in 1977. It was published by Editions Press of San Francisco. This piece is hand sign...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Wood, Paint

WALKING WITH MY BIRD Signed Lithograph, Figurative Abstract, CoBrA Artist
WALKING WITH MY BIRD Signed Lithograph, Figurative Abstract, CoBrA Artist

WALKING WITH MY BIRD Signed Lithograph, Figurative Abstract, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

WALKING WITH MY BIRD is an original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on Arches paper, 100% acid free. WALKING WITH...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

La Vierge Noire (The Black Virgin), c. 1975
La Vierge Noire (The Black Virgin), c. 1975

La Vierge Noire (The Black Virgin), c. 1975

By Karel Appel

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created around 1975, La Vierge Noire (The Black Virgin) is an acrylic on wood sculpture that is hand-signed ‘Appel’ by Karel Appel (Amsterdam, 1921-Zürich, 2006) in blue on the front...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Wood, Acrylic

Innocent cat
Innocent cat

Innocent cat

By Karel Appel

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1978 55.50 cm. x 75.50 cm. 21.85 in. x 29.72 in. (image) 82.00 cm. x 98.00 cm. 32.28 in. x 38.58 in. (frame) Handsigned by the artist in pencil Artist proof Annoted "EA...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1961
Karel Appel, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1961

Karel Appel, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1961

By Karel Appel

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Karel Appel (1921–2006), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIII Annee, No. 17, Noel 1961, originates from the 196...

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1960s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

YELLOW FIELDS Rare Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal and Purple Eyed Person
YELLOW FIELDS Rare Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal and Purple Eyed Person

YELLOW FIELDS Rare Signed Lithograph, Abstract Animal and Purple Eyed Person

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

YELLOW FIELDS is a rarely seen, original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Deux Personages (framed hand signed lithograph)
Deux Personages (framed hand signed lithograph)

Deux Personages (framed hand signed lithograph)

By Karel Appel

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper. Hand signed and dated lower right by Karel Appel. Hand numbered 42/75 lower left. Artwork size: 22.25 x 30 inches. Frame size: 27.5 x 3...

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1960s Contemporary Karel Appel Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Abstract Cobra acryl painting in orange, yellow & red, called 'Venster'
Abstract Cobra acryl painting in orange, yellow & red, called 'Venster'

Abstract Cobra acryl painting in orange, yellow & red, called 'Venster'

By Karel Appel

Located in Oostende, BE

Unique painting by Karel Appel (part of Cobra movement). The paining is signed and comes with a certificate by Jan Nieuwenhuizen Segaar (Karel Appel expert). The sizes mentioned ar...

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1980s Karel Appel Art

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Le Petit Ludeum
Le Petit Ludeum

Le Petit Ludeum

By Karel Appel

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1976 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 3/100 Publisher : La Hune, Paris 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. ...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel, Miss World First Class Pretty, Lithograph Signed 85/100,  Framed
Karel Appel, Miss World First Class Pretty, Lithograph Signed 85/100,  Framed

Karel Appel, Miss World First Class Pretty, Lithograph Signed 85/100, Framed

By Karel Appel

Located in New York, NY

Karel Appel Miss World First Class Pretty (Deluxe hand signed edition of the 1 Cent Life Portfolio, from the estate of artist Robert Indiana), 1964 Lithograph splayed across two shee...

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1960s Surrealist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

House Cat

House Cat

By Karel Appel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Artist: Karel Appel Title: House Cat Suite: Cats Portfolio Year: 1979 Medium: Original lithograph in colors on Japon paper Edition: From the limited edition of LXV Size: 24 5/8...

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1970s Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel Moving in Blue Signed  Limited Edition Lithograph
Karel Appel Moving in Blue Signed  Limited Edition Lithograph

Karel Appel Moving in Blue Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Moving in Blue From the Ten by Appel Portfolio Year 1979 Print - Lithograph 22.0'' x 30'' inches Edition: signed in pencil and marked 11/175 Karel Appel is one of the fo...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1964 and published by Eberhard Kornfeld for the 1 Cent Life portfolio in an edition of 2000. Size: 16 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches (408 x 288 mm). Ther...

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1960s Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Nightfear
Nightfear

Nightfear

By Karel Appel

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Nightfear Color lithograph, 1958 From: Rhapsodie de ma nuit, (seven plates) Signed, dated and numbered in pecnil lower left (see photos) Edition: E.A. edition of 25, (there were a...

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1950s Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

SUMMER COUPLE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Portrait, CoBrA Artist
SUMMER COUPLE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Portrait, CoBrA Artist

SUMMER COUPLE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Portrait, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

SUMMER COUPLE is a rarely seen, original limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on Somerset paper, 100% acid free. SUMME...

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1970s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Le Philosophe
Le Philosophe

Le Philosophe

By Karel Appel

Located in OPOLE, PL

Karel Appel (1921-2006) - Le Philosophe Woodcut print from 1977. The edition: 91/100. Dimensions of work: 65.5 x 49.5 cm The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure ship...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Woodcut

Stalking Cat, Karel Appel

Stalking Cat, Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Karel Appel (1921-2006) Title: Stalking Cat Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 80/125, plus proofs Size: 24.75 x 32.25 inches Condition: Good Inscription:...

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1980s Pop Art Karel Appel Art

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Screen

Tibetan Bird From Animals and Monsters Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Tibetan Bird From Animals and Monsters Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

Tibetan Bird From Animals and Monsters Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Tibetan Bird Animals and monsters series Print - Lithograph 22.0'' x 30'' inches Year: 1979 Edition: signed in pencil and marked 134/175 Karel Appel is one of the foundi...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Blue Mask 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Blue Mask 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

Blue Mask 1971 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Karel Appel

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Karel Appel Blue Mask 1971 Lithograph - 43" x 29" inches Edition: signed in pencil and marked 1/100 Description Karel Appel is one of the founding members of the CoBrA movement in ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Fantastic Animal with Sun Head
Fantastic Animal with Sun Head

Fantastic Animal with Sun Head

By Karel Appel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006) Title: Fantastic Animal with Sun Head Year: Circa 1980 Medium: Color lithograph Edition: Inscribed A.P (Artist proof) Paper: Wove Image s...

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Late 20th Century Modern Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Animal Fantastique
Animal Fantastique

Animal Fantastique

By Karel Appel

Located in OPOLE, PL

Karel Appel (1921-2006) - lls sont de la familie Woodcut print from 1978. Edition of 130. Dimensions of work: 76 x 56.5 cm Publisher: ABCD Éditeur. The work is in Excellent cond...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Woodcut

In the Spring
In the Spring

In the Spring

By Karel Appel

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1969 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and Annotated "Epreuve artiste" Artist proof Edition : 75 ex. 59.00 cm. x 71.50 cm. 23.23 in. x 28.15 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. x ...

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1960s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

YELLOW PERSONNAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist
YELLOW PERSONNAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist

YELLOW PERSONNAGE Signed Lithograph, Abstract Collage Portrait, CoBrA Artist

By Karel Appel

Located in Union City, NJ

YELLOW PERSONNAGE is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the Dutch artist Karel Appel printed using hand lithography techniques on Arches paper, 100% acid free. YELLOW PERSONNAGE presents a lively, imaginative child-like character printed in bold colors - bright yellow, black, green, red, pink, blue and hints of white pop out as a smiling face attached to a stick figure style body suggesting two arms and black paint stroke fingers. YELLOW PERSONNAGE is a playful, wild abstract portrait by Appel, one of the founders of the avant-garde art movement CoBrA active during the late 1940's thru early 1950's. His paintings are known for incorporating applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality. Print size - 30 x 22 inches, unframed, full bleed image, hand signed in pencil by Karel Appel, dedicated Printers Proof aside from the edition of 175, printers chop mark embossed on lower corner, from the master printers private collection, print documentation provided Edition size - 175, plus proofs Year published - 1980, printed at J K Fine Art Editions Co. NYC About the artist - Karel Appel, (born April 25, 1921, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died May 3, 2006, Zürich, Switzerland), Dutch painter of turbulent, colorful, and semi-abstract compositions, who was a co-founder (1948) of the CoBRA group of northern European Expressionists. He was also a noted sculptor and graphic artist. Appel attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Amsterdam (1940–43), and helped found the “Reflex” group, which became known as CoBRA (for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam), in 1948. He moved to Paris in 1950 and by the 1960s had settled in New York City; he later lived in Italy and Switzerland. Partly in reaction against what they perceived as the sterile academicism of the de Stijl movement, the CoBRA artists...

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1980s Abstract Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Cats Portfolio Cover (Walking Cat), Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel
Cats Portfolio Cover (Walking Cat), Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel

Cats Portfolio Cover (Walking Cat), Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Karel Appel, Dutch (1921 - 2006) - Cats Portfolio Cover (Walking Cat), Portfolio: Cats, Year: 1978, Medium: Lithograph on Paper, mounted to board, Size: 22 x 29.25 in. (55.88 x 7...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Walking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)
Walking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

Walking Cat (framed hand signed lithograph)

By Karel Appel

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper from the Cats portfolio. Hand signed lower right by Karel Appel. Hand numbered 16/125 lower left. Artwork size: 24.75 x 32.25 inches. Fr...

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1970s Contemporary Karel Appel Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Blue Cat, CoBrA Group Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel
Blue Cat, CoBrA Group Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel

Blue Cat, CoBrA Group Modern Lithograph by Karel Appel

By Karel Appel

Located in Long Island City, NY

This signed and numbered lithograph on Japon paper is from a portfolio of 17 prints by Modern artist Karel Appel. He admired the domestic house cat for its aloof, yet instinctive, de...

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1970s Modern Karel Appel Art

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Lithograph

Karel Appel art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Karel Appel art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karel Appel in lithograph, screen print, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Karel Appel art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Zao Wou-Ki, Bram Van Velde, and Frank Stella. Karel Appel art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $88,000, while the average work can sell for $2,360.
Questions About Karel Appel Art
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    There are actually two artists who are considered famous for painting apples. One is Paul Cézanne, who is best known for his still-life paintings, many of which contained apples. Examples of these works include The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Apples. Another painter associated with apples is René Magritte, whose Surrealist paintings often used apples as a symbol for original sin. Notable apple paintings by Magritte include The Son of Man and The Listening Room. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Karel Appel is famous for his influence on the world of fine art. He was a founding member of CoBrA, an art movement originating in Germany that strived to replicate and invoke a child’s approach to art. Within this movement, he created abstracted and simplified figures, often monsters and fractured depictions of people. Shop an assortment of Karel Appel art on 1stDibs.