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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
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 Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

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 Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Clown Cat - Limited Edition Sculpture 9/10
Clown Cat - Limited Edition Sculpture 9/10

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
Wizzard, 1978

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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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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Located in Surfside, FL

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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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Located in Chatsworth, CA

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From the circus serie.
From the circus serie.

Karel AppelFrom the circus serie., 1978

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Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Free shipment worldwide. Edition of 13/25 ex. Provenance: Exposed at Stockholm Art Fair 1986. Acquired directly from the artist. Karel Appel, one of the founders of the CoBrA gro...

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Located in Chatsworth, CA

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Karel AppelCouple in Wood, 1976

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Located in Chatsworth, CA

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Multiple Stone Sculpture #350
Multiple Stone Sculpture #350

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Jumping Fox Green Virgin
Jumping Fox Green Virgin

Karel AppelJumping Fox Green Virgin, 1976

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Jumping Fox Green Virgin

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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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.