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Karel Appel (1921-2006)

Karel Appel (1921-2006)

Painter, Sculptor, Graphic artist, Ceramist, Draftsman

Karel APPEL (Amsterdam 1921 - Zurich 2006)

Karel Appel: The Colorful Visionary of Modern Art

Born on April 25, 1921, Karel Appel was a renowned Dutch painter and sculptor who enriched the art world with his unique vision and vibrant creations. As a co-founder of the influential Cobra movement, Appel played a pivotal role in shaping the modern art scene.
Appel's artworks are a feast for the senses. His paintings sparkle with bright colors and dynamic shapes that evoke a sense of joy and spontaneity. His approach is often characterized by a childlike playfulness and lack of restraint, which allowed him to feel free to express his emotions and imagination on canvas.

Abstract and figurative elements flow together seamlessly in his creations. His powerful brush strokes and expressive lines convey a sense of movement and vitality. Appel's work is an invitation to see the world through the eyes of an artist guided by inner impulses and a desire to capture the soul of the subject.

His artistic journey spanned several decades and included paintings, sculptures and graphic arts. His legacy lives on in museums and galleries around the world, where admirers can experience his ability to push the boundaries of art.
Karel Appel's creative legacy is a celebration of colour, freedom and the rich complexity of human existence. His artworks inspire and continue to be an invitation to everyone to approach the world with a sense of wonder and spontaneity.
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Buy Karel Appel - Thought’s Boomerang? Bid from 190!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Thought’s Boomerang
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 72 x 42 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Only in Passe-partout
Starting bid
€190
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho: Abstracte compositie - 1960? Bid from 1250!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph: Abstract composition - 1960
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 39 x 49.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Only in Passe-partout
Starting bid
€1,250
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Buy Karel Appel - ingelijste zeefdruk: A summer evenings slumber - 1977? Bid from 1500!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch framed silkscreen: A summer evenings slumber - 1977
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 90.5 x 75.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,500
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Buy Karel Appel - ingelijste zeefdruk: sitting under the blazing sun - 1977? Bid from 1500!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch framed silkscreen: sitting under the blazing sun - 1977
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 90.5 x 75.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,500
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Buy Karel Appel - Ingelijste zeefdruk: Compositie - 1969? Bid from 1250!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Framed silkscreen: Composition - 1969
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 54 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,250
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleuren litho: Animal? Bid from 650!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch framed etching: Groningen landscape with pollarded ash and young alder (neat frame!)
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 55 x 73 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€650
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Buy Karel Appel - Ingelijste litho: Oiseau Hurlant? Bid from 799!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Screaming Bird
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 68 x 83 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€799
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Buy Karel Appel - Ingelijste litho: Poes? Bid from 1250!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch framed screen print: A summer evenings slumber - 1977
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 82 x 104 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,250
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenzeefdruk de tovenaar handgesigneerd uit 1977? Bid from 250!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color screen print the magician hand signed from 1977
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 50 x 50 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€250
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Buy Karel Appel - ingelijste litho: zonder titel - 1959? Bid from 895!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch framed lithograph: untitled - 1959
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 29.5 x 24 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€895
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho: L'apres midi d'un signe sur la plage de l'ecole? Bid from 999!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Kleurenlitho: The afternoon of a sign on the school beach
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 61.5 x 81.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€999
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho HAPPY CAT? Bid from 125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph HAPPY CAT
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 64 x 82 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Starting bid
€125
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Buy Karel Appel - Tentoonstellings catalogus: "Ariel" - 1966? Bid from 150!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Exhibitions catalogue: "Ariel" - 1966
Technique Serigraph
Dimensions 31 x 25 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€150
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Buy Karel Appel - Beperkte oplage? Bid from 1650!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Karel Appel
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 70 x 103 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,650
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Buy Karel Appel - De Kat? Bid from 850!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch The Cat
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 40 x 60 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€850
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Buy Karel Appel - Gesigneerde litho? Bid from 1650!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Signed lithograph
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 35 x 55 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,650
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Buy Karel Appel - De tovenaar? Bid from 425!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch The Wizard
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 50 x 50 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€425
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Buy Karel Appel - Christian Dotremont - Affiche - Viagalerie? Bid from 59!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Christian Dotremont - Poster - Viagalerie
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 75 x 55.5 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€59
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Buy Karel Appel - Affiche – Viagalerie / Nikonfotogalerie? Bid from 59!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Affiche – Viagalerie / Nikonfotogalerie
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 110 x 80 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€59
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Buy Karel Appel - Summer days? Bid from 1895!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Summer days
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 90 x 72 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Handmade Paper
Starting bid
€1,895
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Buy Karel Appel - abstracte figuren.? Bid from 100!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch abstract figures.
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 69 x 53.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€100
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Buy Karel Appel - 'Leef met mij' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'Live with me' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - 'De indiaan' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'The Indian' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - 'Kijk naar mij' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'Look at Me' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - 'Spelend in het blauw' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'Playing in blue' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho HAPPY CAT? Bid from 125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph HAPPY CAT
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 64 x 82 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Starting bid
€125
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Buy Karel Appel - uit de Cats portfolio met lijst!? Bid from 645!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch from the Cats portfolio with frame!
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 89 x 108 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€645
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Buy Karel Appel - Little owl, litho? Bid from 795!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Little owl, litho
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 42 x 30 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Handmade Paper
Starting bid
€795
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Buy CoBrA art by Karel Appel via Kunstveiling

Karel Appel is one of the most famous post-war Dutch artists. He was a co-founder and one of the key figures of the revolutionary CoBrA movement. The artists who joined CoBrA broke with traditional painting and looked for new ways to express themselves artistically. They found inspiration in the naivety of children's drawings and the art of natural peoples. Karel Appel painted expressive fantasy creatures and mythical creatures in bright colours. At Kunstveiling colorful and characteristic CoBrA works of art by Karel Appel are regularly auctioned. Are you interested in buying real CoBrA art by Karel Appel? Below you can read how you can easily bid and what you should pay attention to if you want to buy a work of art by Karel Appel.

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What should I pay attention to when buying a Karel Appel artwork?

Art by Karel Appel is very popular among collectors and art lovers. By buying a real Karel Appel painting, screen print or lithograph, you get a work of art by one of the most important modern Dutch artists! Karel Appel was a very productive artist. Yet there are also forgeries of Karel Appel's work in circulation. Only works of art by Karel Appel may be offered for sale through Kunstveiling where there is no doubt about their authenticity. If you have any doubts or questions about the authenticity of a Karel Appel work of art for sale, you can always report this and our Auctioneers will assess the work.

Are you also interested in art by other CoBrA artists? Also take a look at the range of works of art in the auction by Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky or Eugène Brands.