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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. Abstract cat by Karel Appel, Litografía E.A, offered Jul 2023
    Abstract cat
    Lithograph · ed. EA
    63 x 90 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$6,000–9,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  2. ' W 11' by Karel Appel, Lithograph In Colors On Wove Paper, Ca. 1970, "The Mouse", offered Jun 2023
    ' W 11'
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 15'' W 11''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1072
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Sad Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2023
    Sad Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 158
    $630≈ £505≈ €571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Mouse on a Table, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 10/100
    image 33 x 22-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 13
    $650≈ £524≈ €592HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  5. ' W 21' by Karel Appel, Colored Lithograph, offered Apr 2023
    ' W 21'
    Lithograph
    H 26.5'' W 21''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1016
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  6. ' W 14.75' by Karel Appel, 1976, Lithograph In Colors On Wove Paper, C., offered Apr 2023
    ' W 14.75', 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 88/99
    H 19'' W 14.75''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1015
    Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. Untitled (from the Cats series) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Japan paper, sold Mar 2023
    Untitled (from the Cats series), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 206
    $819≈ £666≈ €753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. ' W 22' by Karel Appel, Lithograph In Colors On Wove Paper, Pagliacci, offered Mar 2023
    ' W 22'
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/250
    H 29.75'' W 22''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1114
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo, 1971 by Karel Appel, lithograph a colori on paper, offered Mar 2023
    Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    70,5 x 105 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 125
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  10. Abstract Face, The Sunshine People Series by Karel Appel, colour lithograph on paper, sold Mar 2023
    Abstract Face, The Sunshine People Series
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 63,5 by 50cm; sheet size: 71 by 55cm; 94 by 79 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 49
    ZAR 9,967≈ $548≈ £453≈ €512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  11. Le Cheval, The Sunshine People Series by Karel Appel, 1969, colour lithograph on paper, sold Mar 2023
    Le Cheval, The Sunshine People Series, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    image size: 64 by 50cm; sheet size: 71 by 55.5cm; 94,5 by 79 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 48
    ZAR 12,898≈ $710≈ £586≈ €663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  12. Bear by Karel Appel, Lithograph, sold Mar 2023
    Bear
    Lithograph · ed. 230/300
    13.25" h x 10.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 149
    $300≈ £250≈ €281HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  13. Untitled (from the Cats series) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Japan paper, sold Mar 2023
    Untitled (from the Cats series), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 347
    $983≈ £815≈ €920Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Fantastic Animal by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Mar 2023
    Fantastic Animal, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    21½ h x 29⅜ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $567≈ £470≈ €531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Tenderly by Karel Appel, 1970, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Jan 2023
    Tenderly, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/100
    26 1/4 x 20in (66.7 x 50.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 87
    $255≈ £206≈ €234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Untitled by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $1,386≈ £1,144≈ €1,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. One piece from the Ten by Appel Suite, 1978 by Karel Appel, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Dec 2022
    One piece from the Ten by Appel Suite, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    21" h x 29" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 77
    $300≈ £246≈ €283HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  18. For the Series Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1977, lithograph - numbered 34 from an edition of 100, sold Nov 2022
    For the Series Seven Summer Days, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. 34/100
    85 x 69cm (33.5 x 27.2in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 134
    €700≈ $726≈ £604HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  19. ' W 41' by Karel Appel, Lithograph In Colors, On Wove Paper Two Flowering Heads, offered Nov 2022
    ' W 41'
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/100
    H 29'' W 41''
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1130
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  20. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2022
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 230
    $1,000≈ £840≈ €960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  21. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2022
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 356
    $625≈ £525≈ €601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Composition by Karel Appel, 1974, lithograph, sold Oct 2022
    Composition, 1974
    Lithograph
    22 x 29 inches, sheet: 32 x 24.75 inches, framed: 33 x 25.5 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 209
    $246≈ £220≈ €253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  23. Kat-achtig figuur by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, sold Oct 2022
    Kat-achtig figuur
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 73 x B 54 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1082
    €375≈ $370≈ £328HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  24. Abstract Portrait by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph, sold Sep 2022
    Abstract Portrait, 1969
    Lithograph
    25.75 x 19.75, sheet: 27.5 x 21 inches, framed: 35.5 x 29 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 234
    $369≈ £324≈ €371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  25. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2022
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $1,040≈ £869≈ €1,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2022
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $875≈ £739≈ €871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Komposisjon by Karel Appel, Litografi, sold Jun 2022
    Komposisjon
    Lithograph
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 44
    NOK 4,400≈ $469≈ £373≈ €438HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 5,000–7,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  28. Komposisjon by Karel Appel, Litografi, sold Jun 2022
    Komposisjon
    Lithograph
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 43
    NOK 9,700≈ $1,035≈ £822≈ €966HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 5,000–7,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  29. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1976, LITHOGRAPH WITH COLORS ON WOVE PAPER, offered Apr 2022
    Untitled, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 88/100
    H 24", W 33.25", THE INSTRUCTOR
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1038
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  30. Sleepy Bird by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Sleepy Bird, 1979
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $688≈ £548≈ €653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. The Owl, c. late 1970s or early 1980s, color by Karel Appel, lithograph on paper, offered Apr 2022
    The Owl, c. late 1970s or early 1980s, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 151/175
    21.5 x 29 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 273
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  32. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2022
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 339
    $688≈ £521≈ €625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 33/75
    22 x 30 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 50
    $600≈ £457≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  34. Once I Was the Sun by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2022
    Once I Was the Sun, 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 29¾ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 384
    $563≈ £422≈ €507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Untitled (from the Cats series) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors on Japan paper, sold Feb 2022
    Untitled (from the Cats series), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 187
    $875≈ £654≈ €784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Lithograph
    Lithograph · ed. 58/90
    30 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 19
    $1,080≈ £799≈ €958Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  37. Seeing Eyes by Karel Appel, 1975, Farblithografie auf ARCHES FRANCE (Wasserzeichen), sold Jan 2022
    Seeing Eyes, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. E.A
    62 x 46cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €396≈ $446≈ £332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Untitled by Karel Appel, LITHOGRAPH IN COLORS, ON WOVE PAPER, GRAND TETE, offered Dec 2021
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 94/100
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1036
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  39. Figure composition by Karel Appel, lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    Figure composition
    Lithograph
    image size: 28.5 x 41 inches, framed: 29 x 42 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 301
    $270≈ £203≈ €238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  40. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Dec 2021
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $813≈ £608≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Abstract Composition - by Karel Appel, Lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    Abstract Composition -
    Lithograph
    19.5 inches x 25.25 inches (49.5 x 64 cm), contained in a glazed frame
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 890
    $625≈ £472≈ €555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  42. Untitled by Karel Appel, lithograph, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    24.5 x 32.5 inches, overall: 37 x 44.5 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 255
    $300≈ £218≈ €259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  43. Untitled by Karel Appel, LITHOGRAPH IN COLORS, ON WOVE PAPER, GRAND TETE, offered Oct 2021
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 94/100
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1016
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  44. Nesting Bird by Karel Appel, c. 1970, lithograph in colors, sold Oct 2021
    Nesting Bird, c. 1970
    Lithograph
    21½ h x 29½ w in (55 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 274
    $688≈ £506≈ €595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1969, Colour Lithograph 56/75, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · ed. 56/75
    64x47.5cm (image) 76x57cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 28
    A$750≈ $542≈ £397≈ €463HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  46. Le Couple by Karel Appel, 1973, Colour Lithograph 9/120, sold Sep 2021
    Le Couple, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 9/120
    48x68cm (image) 65x100cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 27
    A$700≈ $506≈ £370≈ €432HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  47. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1964, lithograph in colors, sold Aug 2021
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 269
    $163≈ £118≈ €139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  48. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 384
    $94≈ £68≈ €80Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  49. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 381
    $94≈ £68≈ €80Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  50. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 275
    $125≈ £90≈ €107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗

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