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Karel Appel Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1921–2006

Karel Appel prints have appeared at auction 344 times in ArtSell’s records between 1992 and 2026; 328 sold, a sell-through rate of 95%. Across 326 sales with a published price, the typical result was $406Sign up free to see to $895Sign up free to see (median $621Sign 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 SeriesPhillips344auction results1992–2026years recorded95%sold$621Sign up free to seemedian price

Karel Appel prints: key figures

Auction results
344
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
1992–2026
Median price
$621Sign 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. 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) ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. Untitled by Karel Appel, Serigraph, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 92/125
    23 1/2 x 30 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 222
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  14. Untitled by Karel Appel, Serigraph, offered Mar 2022
    Untitled
    Screenprint
    24 x 30 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 221
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  15. 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) ↗
  16. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 33/75
    22 x 30 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 50
    $600≈ £457≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Farbserigrafie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen), sold Mar 2022
    Ohne Titel
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 14/150
    24 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 7
    €290≈ $322≈ £242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. Sem Título by Karel Appel, 1976, serigrafia sobre papel, offered Feb 2022
    Sem Título, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    70 x 84 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 5
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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) ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. Untitled 1977 by Karel Appel, 1921, silk-screen print, offered Dec 2021
    Untitled 1977, 1921
    Screenprint · Other support · ed. 18/90
    44x44 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 82
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. An American Portrait, 1975 by Karel Appel, lithograph, offered Oct 2021
    An American Portrait, 1975
    Lithograph
    30 x 21 in
    Vallot Auctioneers · · Lot 23
    Result not publishedEst. $100–300View at Vallot Auctioneers ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. Once I Was the Sun by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph in colors, sold Aug 2021
    Once I Was the Sun, 1978
    Lithograph
    22 h x 29¾ w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 231
    $750≈ £542≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  39. PERSONNAGE by Karel Appel, 1971, Lithograph, 53/100, sold Aug 2021
    PERSONNAGE, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 53/100
    image size 69cm x 52cm (27in x 20.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 220
    £450≈ $623≈ €531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  40. Affiche for the exhibition of works of Karel Appel (circa 1969) by Karel Appel, Lithographic Print with Reliëfstamp in the bottom corner left, sold Jul 2021
    Affiche for the exhibition of works of Karel Appel (circa 1969)
    Lithograph
    19 x 15 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1366
    $140≈ £100≈ €118HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–450View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  41. Abstract Figure, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 52/100
    sight 39-1/8 x 28 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 57
    $550≈ £390≈ €452HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  42. Untitled, figure, 1977
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 31/110
    28-1/2 x 35-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 56
    $1,700≈ £1,205≈ €1,396HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  43. Abstract by Karel Appel, Lithograph, sold May 2021
    Abstract
    Lithograph
    29" high x 21" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 80
    $650≈ £458≈ €532HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  44. Untitled - Appel Circus #59/200 by Karel Appel, 1978, colour silkscreen on paper, sold May 2021
    Untitled - Appel Circus #59/200, 1978
    Screenprint · Paper
    83.8 x 54.6 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1009
    CA$702≈ $579≈ £411≈ €478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  45. MOTHER AND CHILD by Karel Appel, 1972, Lithograph, E.A., sold Apr 2021
    MOTHER AND CHILD, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. EA
    the image 70cm x 52.5cm (27.5in x 20.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 145
    £813≈ $1,122≈ €944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  46. Untitled by Karel Appel, LITHOGRAPH, ON WOVE PAPER, EPREUVE D'ARTISTE CIRCA 1960S, offered Jan 2021
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 21", W 27", TWO FIGURES
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 25
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  47. Le Philisophe (The Philosopher) by Karel Appel, 1977, Woodcut and carborundum in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Dec 2020
    Le Philisophe (The Philosopher), 1977
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. EA
    S. 25 3/4 x 19 3/8 in. (65.4 x 49.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $1,386≈ £1,029≈ €1,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  48. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1975, etching and aquatint with carborundum in colors, sold Nov 2020
    Untitled, 1975
    Etching
    31½ h x 37¼ w in (80 x 95 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $1,500≈ £1,142≈ €1,272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Untitled by Karel Appel, SCREENPRINT IN COLORS ON WOVE PAPER, offered Oct 2020
    Untitled
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 84/250
    H 33.25", W 23.25", CIRQUE
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1045
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  50. From the Series Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1977, set of 4 limited edition lithographs - numbered 34 from an edition of 100, sold Sep 2020
    From the Series Seven Summer Days, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 100
    73½ x 57½cm (28.9 x 22.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 187
    €750≈ $891≈ £691HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗

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