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Karel Appel Lithographs: Auction Prices

1921–2006

Karel Appel lithographs have appeared at auction 223 times in ArtSell’s records between 1995 and 2026; 213 sold, a sell-through rate of 96%. Across 212 sales with a published price, the typical result was $392Sign up free to see to $869Sign up free to see (median $600Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $10.6kSign up free to see for Cats at Phillips in April 2019. Most results come from Rago Auctions (33), Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner (18) and Ketterer Kunst (17).

$10,625≈ £8,168≈ €9,449Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumCatsPhillips223auction results1995–2026years recorded96%sold$600Sign up free to seemedian price

Karel Appel lithographs: key figures

Auction results
223
Sold rate
96%
Active at auction
1995–2026
Median price
$600Sign up free to see
Record price
$10.6kSign up free to see Cats, Phillips, Apr 2019

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (33), Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner (18), Ketterer Kunst (17)

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  1. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1971, Color lithograph on paper, sold Aug 2024
    Untitled, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 52/ 100
    28" x 41" (sheet)
    Circle Auction · · Lot 167
    $275≈ £210≈ €247HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. Resting Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Aug 2024
    Resting Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 268
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. Mother and Little Boy by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2024
    Mother and Little Boy, 1969
    Lithograph
    21⅜ h x 29½ w in (54 x 75 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 275
    $630≈ £488≈ €581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Yellow Boy and Sun by Karel Appel, 1973, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jul 2024
    Yellow Boy and Sun, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 26¼ w in (51 x 67 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 274
    $945≈ £732≈ €871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Le chanteur inconnu by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Jul 2024
    Le chanteur inconnu, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    25 h x 19½ w in (63 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $567≈ £438≈ €521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. About a Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Japan, sold Jul 2024
    About a Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30⅛ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 103
    $378≈ £292≈ €347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Jules et Bienette by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Jules et Bienette, 1969
    Lithograph
    22 h x 29¾ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 103
    $504≈ £398≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Rytter by Karel Appel, Litografi, sold Jun 2024
    Rytter
    Lithograph
    76x56 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 81
    NOK 7,000≈ $657≈ £515≈ €610HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 10,000–View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  9. Cat of the Night by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors, offered Jun 2024
    Cat of the Night
    Lithograph
    24 1/4 x 32 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 261
    Result not publishedEst. $400–700View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  10. Ubu Junior #43/75 by Karel Appel, 1966, colour lithograph on paper, sold May 2024
    Ubu Junior #43/75, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    50.8 x 47 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 2104
    CA$644≈ $472≈ £373≈ €436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  11. Composition by Karel Appel, lithographie couleur, sold Apr 2024
    Composition
    Lithograph
    H : 66 cm l : 50 cm
    Haynault · · Lot 127
    €500≈ $532≈ £432HammerSign up free to seeView at Haynault ↗
  12. The Doll by Karel Appel, Lithograph, offered Apr 2024
    The Doll
    Lithograph · ed. 26/99
    29 5/8 x 21 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 137
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  13. Abstract by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, offered Apr 2024
    Abstract
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 56 x B 69 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1404
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  14. Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph
    21⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 238
    $693≈ £556≈ €649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  15. Fantasie figuren (gezichten) by Karel Appel, 1973, Litho op papier, sold Apr 2024
    Fantasie figuren (gezichten), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 76 x B 58 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1036
    €400≈ $427≈ £343HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  16. Fantasie figuren by Karel Appel, Litho op papier, sold Apr 2024
    Fantasie figuren
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 76 x B 60 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1035
    €400≈ $427≈ £343HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  17. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $693≈ £549≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Sunshine Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Sunshine Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 17
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  19. Stalking Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Stalking Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 9
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  20. Pink Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Pink Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 7
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  21. Blue Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Blue Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 14
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  22. Fighting Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Fighting Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 13
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  23. Frightened Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Frightened Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 12
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  24. Devil Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Devil Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 10
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  25. Green Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Green Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 6
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  26. Smiling Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Smiling Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 5
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  27. Walking Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Walking Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 2
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  28. Resting Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Resting Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 0
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  29. House Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    House Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 11
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  30. Luminous Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Luminous Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 8
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  31. Innocent Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Innocent Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 16
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  32. About a Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    About a Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 15
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  33. Sad Cat by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Sad Cat
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 4
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  34. Cat in the Night by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, offered Apr 2024
    Cat in the Night
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 110/125
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 3
    Result not publishedView at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  35. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1958, Farblithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen), sold Apr 2024
    Ohne Titel, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 27/90
    65,5 x 50,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 77
    €924≈ $996≈ £792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2024
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 210
    $693≈ £543≈ €636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  37. Face by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors, 1970, offered Feb 2024
    Face
    Lithograph · ed. 12/100
    30 5/8 x 23 3/8 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 258
    Result not publishedEst. $500–800View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  38. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1960er-Jahre, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jan 2024
    Ohne Titel, 1960er-Jahre
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. epreuve d'artiste
    38,5 x 48cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 31
    €660≈ $720≈ £565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Untitled by Karel Appel, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1971, "Trois Figures", offered Jan 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/100
    H 26" W 40"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1016
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  40. Abstract by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, offered Jan 2024
    Abstract
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 56 x B 69 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1070
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  41. Monkey with balloons by Karel Appel, Litografi, sold Dec 2023
    Monkey with balloons
    Lithograph
    Lysmål:74x55,5 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 47
    NOK 10,500≈ $959≈ £762≈ €890HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 10,000–12,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  42. Paturages by Karel Appel, 1961, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Nov 2023
    Paturages, 1961
    Lithograph · Paper
    21 h x 29 w in (53 x 74 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 283
    $710≈ £573≈ €654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  43. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Farblithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen), sold Nov 2023
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 78/80
    52 x 69cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 71
    €396≈ $430≈ £345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  44. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1959, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Nov 2023
    Ohne Titel, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 71/150
    46,5 x 60cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 70
    €396≈ $430≈ £345Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  45. Sad Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2023
    Sad Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 307
    $786≈ £630≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. About a Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Japan paper, sold Sep 2023
    About a Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 309
    $786≈ £630≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Deux Têtes by Karel Appel, Colored lithograph, sold Aug 2023
    Deux Têtes
    Lithograph · ed. 80/100
    23 3/8" x 28 7/8" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 189
    $450≈ £354≈ €414HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  48. TÉTE DANSANTE by Karel Appel, 1973, Lithograph, 37/120, sold Aug 2023
    TÉTE DANSANTE, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 37/120
    image size 50cm x 66.5cm (19.75in x 26.25in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 281
    £693≈ $882≈ €804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  49. Deux têtes by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2023
    Deux têtes, 1969
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 160
    $903≈ £697≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  50. Can We Dance a Landscape? by Karel Appel, 1989, lithograph in colors on Arches Vellum, sold Jul 2023
    Can We Dance a Landscape?, 1989
    Lithograph · Other support
    15⅝ h x 13⅝ w in (40 x 35 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 171
    $1,386≈ £1,070≈ €1,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗

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