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Karel Appel Prints: Auction Prices

Dutch · 1921–2006

ArtSell has recorded 331 auction results for Karel Appel prints between 1992 and 2026, of which 317 sold (96% sell-through). Prices realised range from $50 to $18,750, with a median of $623 across 315 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 86 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $18,750 for “Standing Elephant, from Circus Series” at Phillips in 2017.

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  1. Karel Appel, Abstract figurine, lithograph on paper
    Abstract figurine
    Lithograph · Paper
    48 cm x 37 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–View at Hagelstam ↗
  2. Karel Appel, Nothing to Do, Lithograph
    Nothing to Do
    Lithograph · ed. 21/110
    24 x 36 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 191
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Leonard Auction ↗
  3. Karel Appel, XXe Siecle (No. 17 from Christmas 1961), Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
    XXe Siecle (No. 17 from Christmas 1961)
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 12" W 9.75"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 4319
    $150≈ £112≈ €131HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Karel Appel, Untitled (Sleepy Bird), 1979, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
    Untitled (Sleepy Bird), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 152/175
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1038
    $350≈ £262≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  5. Karel Appel, Visage, 1969, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
    Visage, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 63/100
    H 25" W 19.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1037
    $450≈ £337≈ €393HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
  6. Karel Appel, Smiling in the Sun, Lithograph on Paper. Limited
    Smiling in the Sun
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 109/110
    Kodner Galleries · · Lot 223
    Result not publishedEst. $600–1,000View at Kodner Galleries ↗
  7. Karel Appel, The Mouse, lithograph in colors
    The Mouse
    Lithograph
    12¾ h x 10⅜ w in (32 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 126
    $896≈ £662≈ €775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Karel Appel, Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22⅛ h x 29⅝ w in (56 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $576≈ £426≈ €498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Karel Appel, About a Cat (from the Cats Portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors on Japon
    About a Cat (from the Cats Portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 122
    $768≈ £567≈ €664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Karel Appel, Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $466≈ £344≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Karel Appel, House Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors
    House Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 124
    $512≈ £378≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Karel Appel, Frightened Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors on Japon
    Frightened Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $896≈ £662≈ €775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Karel Appel, Circus, 1978, colored, lithograph; [approximate dimensions -
    Circus, 1978, colored
    Lithograph · ed. 41/200
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3201
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  14. Karel Appel, Blue Eyed Creature and The Instructor, 1976, colored, lithograph on Arches paper, [approximate dimensions -
    Blue Eyed Creature and The Instructor, 1976, colored
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 98/100
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3200
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  15. Karel Appel, Images (Face), Serigraph in Colors on Paper
    Images (Face)
    Screenprint · Paper
    H 23.5" W 22.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  16. Karel Appel, Il Pagliacci (from The Metropolitan Opera II suite), 1984, lithograph in colors
    Il Pagliacci (from The Metropolitan Opera II suite), 1984
    Lithograph
    29⅞ h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $1,024≈ £764≈ €885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Karel Appel, Seeing Eyes, lithograph in color, 1975
    Seeing Eyes
    Lithograph · ed. 140/175
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 157
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  18. Karel Appel, Couple Rouge [Red Couple/Deux Figures], 1969, color, lithograph on Arches paper
    Couple Rouge [Red Couple/Deux Figures], 1969, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/75
    19.5 x 24.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 34
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  19. Karel Appel, Donkey, lithograph in colors on paper
    Donkey
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/100
    sight: approx 28"h, 38.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1042
    $250≈ £186≈ €215HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  20. Karel Appel, Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $576≈ £428≈ €496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Karel Appel, Untitled, 1969, lithograph on Arches paper
    Untitled, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/75
    21"h, 25.5"w sight
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 454
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  22. Karel Appel, SKY BLUE KISS, print (other)
    SKY BLUE KISS
    Print (other)
    75.0 x 106.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 64
    €529≈ $618≈ £459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  23. Karel Appel, Composition, lithographie couleur
    Composition
    Lithograph · ed. 39/160
    H : 62 cm l : 80 cm
    Haynault · · Lot 145
    €340≈ $400≈ £296HammerSign up free to seeView at Haynault ↗
  24. Karel Appel, Tantrika-1, Lithograph
    Tantrika-1
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    Sheet: 29.75" h x 22" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 3
    $200≈ £149≈ €171HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  25. Karel Appel, Yellow Boy and Son, 1973, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Yellow Boy and Son, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 x 26 1/2in (50.8 x 67.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $512≈ £387≈ €446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Karel Appel, Der Zauberer, Farbserigraphie
    Der Zauberer
    Screenprint
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3580
    €160≈ $185≈ £138HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  27. Karel Appel, Fighting Cat (from Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Fighting Cat (from Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22 h x 29¾ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 160
    $532≈ £399≈ €461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  28. Karel Appel, Devil Cat (from Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Devil Cat (from Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22 h x 29¾ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 161
    $448≈ £336≈ €389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  29. Karel Appel, Walking With My Bird, 1979, lithograph on Arches
    Walking With My Bird, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    21⅜ h x 29⅜ w in (54 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $594≈ £448≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Karel Appel, Nesting Bird, 1970, lithograph in colors
    Nesting Bird, 1970
    Lithograph
    21⅜ h x 29⅜ w in (54 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $445≈ £335≈ €388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Karel Appel, Resting Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon
    Resting Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22 h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $445≈ £335≈ €388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Karel Appel, Frightened Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors on Japon
    Frightened Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $396≈ £298≈ €345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Karel Appel, Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979, lithograph in colors
    Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    21⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 211
    $381≈ £281≈ €322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Karel Appel, Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 213
    $508≈ £375≈ €430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Karel Appel, Walking Cat, 1978, lithograph on Japon paper
    Walking Cat, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XVII/LXV
    24.75"h, 32.375"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 395
    Result not publishedEst. $400–500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  36. Karel Appel, Fighting Cat, 1978, lithograph on Japon paper
    Fighting Cat, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXIX/LXV
    24.875"h, 32.375"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 394
    Result not publishedEst. $400–500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  37. Karel Appel, Resting Cat, 1978, lithograph on Japon paper
    Resting Cat, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXVII/LXV
    25"h, 32.375"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 393
    Result not publishedEst. $400–500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  38. Karel Appel, Circus (Volume II), 1978, The complete set of 10 woodcuts in colors with carborundum, on Arches paper, the full sheets, all contained in the original folders with cut outs, with title page, text in French and English and justification, all loose and the text sheets folded (as issued), all contained in the original yellow canvas-lined portfolio with artist's name and title printed in silver and blue fabric lining
    Circus (Volume II), 1978
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 97/130
    all S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm) (one horizontal) portfolio 31 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (80.6 x 60.3 x 6.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    $11,610≈ £8,544≈ €9,844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Karel Appel, Le Philisophe, 1977, Woodcut and carborundum in colors on wove paper
    Le Philisophe, 1977
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 94/100
    sheet 25 3/4 x 19 5/8in (65.4 x 49.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $960≈ £715≈ €820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Karel Appel, Abstract Head and Animal, silkscreen print in colors on paper
    Abstract Head and Animal
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 41/90
    sight: approx 23"h, 23"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1048
    $500≈ £373≈ €430HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–350View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  41. Karel Appel, A Beast Drawn Man G, 1961, colour lithograph on paper
    A Beast Drawn Man G, 1961
    Lithograph · Paper
    49,5 by 79,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 83 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 27
    ZAR 33,635≈ $2,052≈ £1,523≈ €1,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Karel Appel, Birds Flying Out, 1970, Lithograph in Colors
    Birds Flying Out, 1970
    Lithograph · ed. 90/90
    H 26" W 39.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1050
    $600≈ £449≈ €512HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  43. Karel Appel, Tantrika II, lithograph in colors ed. V/X
    Tantrika II
    Lithograph · ed. V/X
    29 x 21 in. (73.7 x 53.3 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 153
    $344≈ £258≈ €295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  44. Karel Appel, Looking Like Green, 1970, lithograph in colors
    Looking Like Green, 1970
    Lithograph
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 113
    $635≈ £476≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Karel Appel, Mouse on a Table, 1971, lithograph in colors
    Mouse on a Table, 1971
    Lithograph
    33 h x 22¾ w in (84 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $445≈ £333≈ €382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Karel Appel, L'hibou rouge, 1969, lithograph in colors
    L'hibou rouge, 1969
    Lithograph
    25⅛ h x 19¾ w in (64 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $889≈ £666≈ €763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Karel Appel, Luminous Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors
    Luminous Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $254≈ £190≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Karel Appel, Innocent Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978, lithograph in colors on Japon
    Innocent Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $635≈ £476≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Karel Appel, Komposisjon, Litografi
    Komposisjon
    Lithograph
    Lysmål: 73x52 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 33
    NOK 2,000≈ $197≈ £149≈ €170HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 3,000–View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  50. Karel Appel, L'oiseau de l'aube, 1959, lithograph in colors
    L'oiseau de l'aube, 1959
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 173
    $1,524≈ £1,157≈ €1,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗

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