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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. Circus by Karel Appel, Engraving from the, offered Sep 2023
    Circus
    Engraving · ed. 128/130
    30 x 22 1/4 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 118
    Result not publishedEst. $700–900View at Leonard Auction ↗
  2. Circus by Karel Appel, Engraving from the, offered Sep 2023
    Circus
    Engraving · ed. 20/130
    30 x 22 1/4 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 117
    Result not publishedEst. $700–900View at Leonard Auction ↗
  3. 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) ↗
  4. 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) ↗
  5. Le Philisophe (The Philosopher) by Karel Appel, 1977, Woodcut and carborundum in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2023
    Le Philisophe (The Philosopher), 1977
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 85/100
    S. 25 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (65.7 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    $1,778≈ £1,415≈ €1,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Tête by Karel Appel, 1974, color screenprint on paper; signed and dated 'appel 74' in pencil l.r, sold Aug 2023
    Tête, 1974Attributed to the artist
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 83/100
    9 7/8 x 11 1/8 in. (25.0 x 28.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 246
    $243≈ £191≈ €222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  9. 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. ↗
  10. 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. ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. ' 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 ↗
  13. Looking into the infinite by Karel Appel, print (other), sold Jun 2023
    Looking into the infinite
    Print (other)
    71.0 x 105.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 62
    €693≈ $758≈ £599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  14. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Farblinolschnitt auf Bütten, sold May 2023
    Ohne Titel
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. VI/XX
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 25
    €1,056≈ $1,166≈ £932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. 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) ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. ' 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 ↗
  18. ' 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 ↗
  19. 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) ↗
  20. ' 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. 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) ↗
  29. 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 ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. ' 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 ↗
  32. 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. ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. COLOR by Karel Appel, 1978, SCREENPRINT ON BFK RIVES PAPER, offered Jul 2022
    COLOR, 1978
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 71/100
    H 38" W 26" BLUE SKY KISS
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1029
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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) ↗
  40. Abstract Head 4 by Karel Appel, screenprint on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Abstract Head 4
    Screenprint · Paper
    64 by 49cm excluding frame; 97 by 82 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 350
    ZAR 8,794≈ $547≈ £449≈ €523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  41. Abstract Head 3 by Karel Appel, screenprint on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Abstract Head 3
    Screenprint · Paper
    64 by 48,5cm excluding frame; 97 by 82 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 349
    ZAR 8,208≈ $511≈ £419≈ €488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  42. Abstract Head 2 by Karel Appel, screenprint on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Abstract Head 2
    Screenprint · Paper
    48,5 by 64cm excluding frame; 82 by 97 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 348
    ZAR 10,553≈ $657≈ £539≈ €628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  43. Abstract Head 1 by Karel Appel, screenprint on paper, sold Jun 2022
    Abstract Head 1
    Screenprint · Paper
    49 by 64cm excluding frame; 82 by 97 by 3cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 347
    ZAR 8,794≈ $547≈ £449≈ €523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. 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 ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. 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) ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  49. Untitled by Karel Appel, Serigraph, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 109/125
    31 1/2 x 23 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 224
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  50. Untitled by Karel Appel, Serigraph, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. EA
    29 x 22 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 223
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗

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