Karel Appel Pastels: Auction Prices

Dutch · 1921–2006

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Karel Appel pastels between 2016 and 2026, of which 2 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $5,888 to $8,125, with a median of $7,007 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $8,125 for “Animal” at Wright in 2016.

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All pastels results

1. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Pastel · Paper

   17 x 23 in (43.1 x 58.4 cm)

   Bonhams · Mar 12, 2026 · Lot 28
   $5,888≈ £4,398≈ €5,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1954

   Pastel · Paper

   10 3/4 x 14 1/8 in. (27.3 x 35.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 1001
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Animal, 1974

   Pastel · Paper

   15 h x 18 w in (38 x 46 cm)

   Wright · Feb 25, 2016 · Lot 135
   $8,125≈ £5,815≈ €7,368Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗

Other media by Karel Appel

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