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Karel Appel Paintings

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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Creator: Karel Appel
Karel Appel, Tete 1968 Signed Original Acrylic on Board CoBrA Art Movement
Karel Appel, Tete 1968 Signed Original Acrylic on Board CoBrA Art Movement

Karel Appel, Tete 1968 Signed Original Acrylic on Board CoBrA Art Movement

By Karel Appel

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An original acrylic painting on board titled “Tete” by Karel Appel. Executed in 1968. Hand signed lower right. The composition features a boldly abstracted face rendered with thick, gestural brushwork and saturated areas of green, blue, pink, yellow, and white. Energetic lines and layered color create a sense of immediacy and movement consistent with Appel’s expressive approach. Appel was a founding member of the CoBrA movement, and this painting reflects the group’s emphasis on spontaneity, color, and expressive form. Provenance: From a private estate in Birmingham, MI. Originally acquired from the J.L. Hudson Gallery in 1972 (see documentation in listing). Dimensions: 26.25”h x 19.25”w x 1.5”d (framed) / 21"h x 13.5"w (painting size). Condition: The surface shows intentional texture, visible brushstrokes, and areas of impasto consistent with Appel’s working method. Condition appears consistent with age and materials, with no visible structural damage. Full condition reports available upon request. Karel Appel (1921–2006) was a Dutch painter and sculptor and a founding member of the CoBrA art...

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1960s American Vintage Karel Appel Paintings

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Karel Appel, NL, 1921-2006, Biomorphics, W/C

Karel Appel, NL, 1921-2006, Biomorphics, W/C

By Karel Appel

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Karel Appel, Dutch, 1921-2006, biomorphic figures, watercolor and graphite, circa 1971. Provenance: painted for and personally given to the superintendent of Appel's apartment buildi...

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Karel Appel paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Karel Appel paintings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karel Appel paintings, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paintings by Karel Appel were created in the modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paintings by Stevan Kissel, Gino Hollander, and Peter Max. Prices for Karel Appel paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,500 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.

Questions About Karel Appel Paintings

  • 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.