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Karel Appel Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1921–2006

Karel Appel prints have appeared at auction 331 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 317 sold, a sell-through rate of 96%. Across 315 sales with a published price, the typical result was $410Sign up free to see to $890Sign up free to see (median $623Sign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $18.8kSign up free to see for Standing Elephant, from Circus Series at Phillips in April 2017. The houses with the most results are Rago Auctions (45), Ketterer Kunst (25) and Toomey & Co. (23).

$18,750≈ £14,810≈ €17,553Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStanding Elephant, from Circus SeriesPhillips331auction results1992–2026years recorded96%sold$623Sign up free to seemedian price

Karel Appel prints: key figures

Auction results
331
Sold rate
96%
Active at auction
1992–2026
Median price
$623Sign up free to see
Record price
$18.8kSign up free to see Standing Elephant, from Circus Series, Phillips, Apr 2017

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (45), Ketterer Kunst (25), Toomey & Co. (23)

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  1. House Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japan, sold Nov 2025
    House Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    22¼ h x 30¼ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 172
    $635≈ £482≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Green Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japan, sold Nov 2025
    Green Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 171
    $635≈ £482≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo, by Karel Appel, lithograph a colori on paper, offered Oct 2025
    Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo,
    Lithograph · Paper
    71 x 53 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 102
    Result not publishedEst. €100–150View at Wannenes ↗
  4. Circus (Volume I) by Karel Appel, 1978, The complete set of 10 woodcuts in colors with carborundum, on Arches paper, the full sheets, all contained in the origi, sold Oct 2025
    Circus (Volume I), 1978
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 97/130
    all S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm) (two horizontal) portfolio 31 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (80.6 x 59.7 x 6.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $16,770≈ £12,538≈ €14,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Donkey-Monkey, from Circus (V. & H. 78-004) by Karel Appel, 1978, Wooden multiple painted in colors, sold Oct 2025
    Donkey-Monkey, from Circus (V. & H. 78-004), 1978
    Multiple · ed. I/IV
    50 1/2 x 36 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (128.3 x 92.7 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $15,480≈ £11,574≈ €13,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Blue Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2025
    Blue Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30¼ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 183
    $762≈ £571≈ €656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sunshine Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2025
    Sunshine Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 185
    $762≈ £571≈ €656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Abstracte compositie by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, sold Oct 2025
    Abstracte compositie
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 55 x B 73 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1028
    €300≈ $348≈ £260HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  9. Cat in the Night (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon, sold Oct 2025
    Cat in the Night (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22½ h x 30⅛ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $318≈ £236≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Oct 2025
    Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $264≈ £196≈ €225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Aus: Geh durch den Spiegel, Folge 29 by Karel Appel, 1962, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Oct 2025
    Aus: Geh durch den Spiegel, Folge 29, 1962
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 x 26cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 48
    €453≈ $531≈ £394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Unteilbares Teil by Karel Appel, 1959, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Oct 2025
    Unteilbares Teil, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 75/75
    28 x 23cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 50
    €605≈ $709≈ £527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Unteilbares Teil by Karel Appel, 1959, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Oct 2025
    Unteilbares Teil, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 74/75
    28 x 22cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 49
    €529≈ $620≈ £460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. Thursday, Green Head, from Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1976, Screenprint in colors on Economos Etching paper, sold Sep 2025
    Thursday, Green Head, from Seven Summer Days, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (73.2 x 60.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 274
    $832≈ £611≈ €704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Monday, Bird in Summer Landscape, from Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1976, Screenprint in colors on Economos Etching paper, sold Sep 2025
    Monday, Bird in Summer Landscape, from Seven Summer Days, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (73.2 x 60.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 103
    $960≈ £705≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Aus: Unteilbares Teil by Karel Appel, 1961, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Sep 2025
    Aus: Unteilbares Teil, 1961
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 74/75
    27 x 21,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 66
    €680≈ $804≈ £590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  17. Rencontre by Karel Appel, 1962, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Sep 2025
    Rencontre, 1962
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 123/125
    54,5 x 72cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 58
    €831≈ $982≈ £721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Personages by Karel Appel, Lithograph, offered Sep 2025
    Personages
    Lithograph · ed. 92/100
    26 x 20 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 352
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Leonard Auction ↗
  19. Cat of the Night, from Ten by Appel by Karel Appel, 1978, Lithograph in colors on paper, sold Sep 2025
    Cat of the Night, from Ten by Appel, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    21 x 29in (53.3 x 73.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 207
    $538≈ £397≈ €459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Two plates, from Cats (2 works) by Karel Appel, 1978, Two lithographs in colors on japon nacré paper, each signed in pencil, sold Sep 2025
    Two plates, from Cats (2 works), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XVII/LXV
    each image approx. 22 x 30in (55.9 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 206
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Figurative Abstract by Karel Appel, 1971, lithograph on paper, Apparently, offered Sep 2025
    Figurative Abstract, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    25 x 19 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 513
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  22. Deux personnages by Karel Appel, 1969, Colour lithograph on Arches wove paper with watermark, sold Sep 2025
    Deux personnages, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 56/75
    76.5 x 56.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1017
    CHF 600≈ $755≈ £557≈ €643HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 800–View at Kornfeld ↗
  23. Wednesday, Yellow Flower Head, from Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1976, Screenprint in colors on Economos Etching paper, sold Aug 2025
    Wednesday, Yellow Flower Head, from Seven Summer Days, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (73.2 x 60.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 250
    $486≈ £358≈ €416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  24. UNTITLED (TOUTES CES TÊTES) by Karel Appel, 1973, Lithograph, 68/120, sold Aug 2025
    UNTITLED (TOUTES CES TÊTES), 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 68/120
    the image 52cm x 66.5cm (20.5in x 26.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 304
    £1,071≈ $1,453≈ €1,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  25. Untitled (Abstract Face) by Karel Appel, 1970, color lithograph, offered Jul 2025
    Untitled (Abstract Face), 1970
    Lithograph · ed. 9/100
    31 1/4 x 23 1/4 in.
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 79
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  26. Stalking Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon, sold Jul 2025
    Stalking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22⅛ h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 193
    $699≈ £517≈ €596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  27. Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1979, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2025
    Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1979
    Screenprint
    21⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 191
    $953≈ £704≈ €813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  28. Orange Personage by Karel Appel, lithograph, [approximate dimensions -, offered Jul 2025
    Orange Personage
    Lithograph · ed. 157/175
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3280
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  29. Appel Collection d'Art by Karel Appel, 1977, poster, sold Jun 2025
    Appel Collection d'Art, 1977
    Print (other) · Paper
    50,5x84,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 254
    €49≈ $56≈ £42Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30–60View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  30. A Beast Drawn Man G by Karel Appel, 1961, colour lithograph on paper, offered Jun 2025
    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 249
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  31. Here I Am Again by Karel Appel, 1979, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, sold Jun 2025
    Here I Am Again, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    H 22" W 30"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1174
    $175≈ £129≈ €152HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  32. See Me Running by Karel Appel, 1978, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, sold Jun 2025
    See Me Running, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 57/175
    H 21.5" W 29"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1173
    $325≈ £240≈ €282HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  33. Once I Was the Sun by Karel Appel, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, sold Jun 2025
    Once I Was the Sun
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/175
    H 21.8" W 29.8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1172
    $175≈ £129≈ €152HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  34. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Jun 2025
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper
    37,5 x 25,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 18
    €907≈ $1,052≈ £774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Au pays noir by Karel Appel, 1962/63, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2025
    Au pays noir, 1962/63
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/125
    53,5 x 71,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 36
    €907≈ $1,052≈ £774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Floating in Blue, 1979, color by Karel Appel, lithograph on Arches paper, offered Jun 2025
    Floating in Blue, 1979, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    21.5 x 29.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 50
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  37. Dream Colored Head, 1970, color by Karel Appel, lithograph on paper, offered Jun 2025
    Dream Colored Head, 1970, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/100
    26.25 x 39.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 49
    Result not publishedEst. $500–700View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  38. Untitled by Karel Appel, Lithograph, sold May 2025
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    21" x 26.5" & Framed: 28" x 33"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 173
    $325≈ £241≈ €288HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  39. Toi Et Moi by Karel Appel, , Lithograph Signed and numbered 47 of 200, sold May 2025
    Toi Et Moi
    Lithograph
    29" x 21" & framed 34" x 26"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 172
    $375≈ £278≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon, sold May 2025
    Pink Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22⅛ h x 29⅝ w in (56 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $699≈ £518≈ €619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, screenprint in colors on Japon, sold May 2025
    Walking Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Screenprint
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $594≈ £441≈ €526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Running Horse, 1979, color by Karel Appel, lithograph on Arches paper, offered May 2025
    Running Horse, 1979, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/160
    21.25 x 29.25 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 1
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  43. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1969, screenprint in colors, offered May 2025
    Untitled, 1969
    Screenprint · ed. 59/75
    19 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 182
    Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  44. The Instructor / Circus #11/100 by Karel Appel, 1976, colour lithograph on paper, sold Apr 2025
    The Instructor / Circus #11/100, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    61 x 84.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 401
    CA$468≈ $337≈ £253≈ €297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$500–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  45. Couple Rouge [Red Couple/Deux Figures], 1969, color by Karel Appel, lithograph on Arches paper, offered Apr 2025
    Couple Rouge [Red Couple/Deux Figures], 1969, color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/75
    19.5 x 24.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 38
    Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  46. Homme by Karel Appel, 1969, Lithograph in Colors on Arches Wove Paper, sold Apr 2025
    Homme, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 25" W 18.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1123
    $500≈ £378≈ €440HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
  47. Cobra by Karel Appel, Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, sold Apr 2025
    Cobra
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/160
    H 21.5" W 29.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1122
    $350≈ £265≈ €308HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  48. Three Figures by Karel Appel, 1974, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Apr 2025
    Three Figures, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XII/L
    20 1/8 x 28 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 114
    $307≈ £232≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo, by Karel Appel, lithograph a colori on paper, offered Mar 2025
    Amsterdam 1921 - Zurigo 2006 / Senza titolo,
    Lithograph · Paper
    71 x 53 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 35
    Result not publishedEst. €150–250View at Wannenes ↗
  50. Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio) by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Mar 2025
    Smiling Cat (from the Cats portfolio), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $762≈ £589≈ €700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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