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Karel Appel Figurative 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, 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

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From the circus serie.

Karel AppelFrom the circus serie., 1978

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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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Jumping Fox with Green Virgin
Jumping Fox with Green Virgin

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Located in Chatsworth, CA

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Located in Chatsworth, CA

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Multiple Stone Sculpture #350

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Karel Appel figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Karel Appel figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Karel Appel in paint, wood, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1970s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Karel Appel figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Anthony Quinn, Walter Bastianetto, and Walter Furlan. Karel Appel figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22,000 and tops out at $35,000, while the average work can sell for $28,750.
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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.