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Karel Appel Sculptures

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 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 Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

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 Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

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 Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Clown Cat - Limited Edition Sculpture 9/10
By Karel Appel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Discover the Essence of Joy: Karel Appel's "Clown Cat" 9/10 Limited Edition Sculpture in Acrylic on wood. Crafted from the finest wood, its playful contours and vibrant hues captiva...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Wizzard, 1978
By Karel Appel
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Dating from 1979, this acrylic on wood relief is hand-signed 'Appel' by Karel Appel (Amsterdam, 1921 - Zürich, 2006) in red in the lower left. From an edition of 8, this work was pub...
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1970s Modern Karel Appel Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

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From the Circus series. Animal Fantastique
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karel Appel Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Flower Clown
By Karel Appel
Located in Malmo, SE
Free shipment worldwide. Original sculpture 8 ex. Provenance: Exposed at Stockholm Art Fair 1986. Literature: H. Visser et R. Hagenberg, Karel Appel, The Complete Sculptures, New Y...
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1970s Contemporary Karel Appel Sculptures

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Flower Clown
Flower Clown
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Flower Clown
By Karel Appel
Located in Malmo, SE
Free shipment worldwide. Original sculpture 8 ex. Provenance: Exposed at Stockholm Art Fair 1986. Literature: H. Visser et R. Hagenberg, Karel Appel, The Complete Sculptures, New Y...
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Flower Clown
Flower Clown
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Karel Appel, Floating Family
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From the circus serie.
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From the circus serie.
From the circus serie.
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Multiple Stone Sculpture #350
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Polychrome decorated original multiple stone sculpture also known as "Floating Family Stone Sculpture." Edition AP 1/13 Signed and dated lower right “Appel 76” One of the found...
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Find a wide variety of authentic Karel Appel sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karel Appel in wood, paint, acrylic 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 modern style. Not every interior allows for large Karel Appel sculptures, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Paul von Ringelheim, Brad Rude, and Walter Furlan. Karel Appel sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,990 and tops out at $35,000, while the average work can sell for $25,000.
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  • 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.

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