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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. Untitled by Karel Appel, Lithograph, offered Jan 2020
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 66/110
    29.25 x 34.75 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 214
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  2. Deux Visages, 1969
    Screenprint · ed. 22/75
    sheet 22-3/8 x 30-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1116
    $400≈ £321≈ €360HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Sem Título by Karel Appel, 1961, litogravura sobre papel, offered Aug 2019
    Sem Título, 1961
    Etching · Paper
    28 x 36 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 420
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  4. Primary Puppy by Karel Appel, 1969, lithograph on paper, sold Jul 2019
    Primary Puppy, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    19½ h x 25¼ w in (50 x 64 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 285
    $1,000≈ £801≈ €892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Cats by Karel Appel, 1978, lithograph, sold Apr 2019
    Cats, 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 119/125
    each image approx. 22 x 30in (55.9 x 76.2cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 281
    $10,625≈ £8,168≈ €9,449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Zeefdruk/Lithografie by Karel Appel, Zeefdruk/Lithografie, sold Apr 2019
    Zeefdruk/Lithografie
    Screenprint
    37 x 26,3 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1107
    €200≈ $225≈ £172HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  7. Abstracte compositie by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, sold Apr 2019
    Abstracte compositie
    Lithograph · Paper
    34 x 28 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1022
    €200≈ $225≈ £172HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  8. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1963, Farblithografie auf ARCHES (Wasserzeichen), sold Mar 2019
    Ohne Titel, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 78/80
    52 x 68cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 41
    €387≈ $437≈ £332Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  9. Sem Título by Karel Appel, 1976, serigrafia sobre papel, offered Mar 2019
    Sem Título, 1976
    Screenprint · Paper
    70 x 84 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 441
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  10. Putting green kiss by Karel Appel, print (other), sold Dec 2018
    Putting green kiss
    Print (other)
    75.0 x 105.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 71
    €390≈ $443≈ £352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Capitolium Art ↗
  11. From the Series Seven Summer Days by Karel Appel, 1977, set of 4 limited edition lithographs - numbered 34 from an edition of 100, offered Dec 2018
    From the Series Seven Summer Days, 1977
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 100
    73½ x 57½cm (28.9 x 22.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–2,000View at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  12. - Untitled- by Karel Appel, lithograph in color, 1975, offered Oct 2018
    - Untitled-
    Lithograph · ed. 140/175
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 332
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  13. - Cat- by Karel Appel, lithograph in color, 1969, offered Oct 2018
    - Cat-
    Lithograph · ed. 16/110
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 331
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  14. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2018
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 40/100
    57 x 51cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €744≈ $867≈ £659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1958, Farblithografie auf ARCHES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2018
    Ohne Titel, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/95
    65 x 51cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €565≈ $659≈ £501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Komposisjon by Karel Appel, Litografi, sold Jun 2018
    Komposisjon
    Lithograph
    50x49,5 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 126
    NOK 4,000≈ $496≈ £371≈ €421HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 5,000–7,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  17. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, 1959, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Apr 2018
    Ohne Titel, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. EA
    50 x 63cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 4
    €714≈ $879≈ £626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Abstracte compositie by Karel Appel, Zeefdruk op papier, sold Jan 2018
    Abstracte compositie
    Screenprint · Paper
    55 x 41 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1074
    €450≈ $546≈ £400HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  19. Amsterdam Clown, from Circus by Karel Appel, 1978, Hand painted wood multiple in two parts, sold Oct 2017
    Amsterdam Clown, from Circus, 1978
    Multiple · Panel · ed. 3/8
    clown 48 x 52 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (121.9 x 133.4 x 29.2 cm) trumpet 48 x 26 5/8 x 6 in. (121.9 x 67.6 x 15.2 cm) overall 48 x 73 x 11 1/2 in. (121.9 x 185.4 x 29.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $15,000≈ £11,372≈ €12,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. 'Abstracte compositie'. by Karel Appel, Lithografie op papier, sold Oct 2017
    'Abstracte compositie'.
    Lithograph · Paper
    59 x 75 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1059
    €900≈ $1,063≈ £801HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  21. 'Modern abstract gezicht'. by Karel Appel, Zeefdruk op papier, sold Oct 2017
    'Modern abstract gezicht'.
    Screenprint · Paper
    71 x 59 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1038
    €900≈ $1,063≈ £801HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  22. 'Clownskop'. by Karel Appel, Zeefdruk op papier, sold Oct 2017
    'Clownskop'.
    Screenprint · Paper
    56 x 79 cm
    Twents Veilinghuis · · Lot 1020
    €700≈ $827≈ £623HammerSign up free to seeView at Twents Veilinghuis ↗
  23. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1970, lithograph on paper, sold Oct 2017
    Untitled, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 147
    $750≈ £571≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  24. Cat, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/110
    22-3/8 x 30-1/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 533
    $1,200≈ £883≈ €1,003HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  25. JULES ET KATANGA, 1968
    Lithograph
    24¾ x 18in. (62.87 x 45.72cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 309
    €480≈ $550≈ £421HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Whyte's ↗
  26. TÊTES TOMBÉES, 1963
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    22 x 30in. (55.88 x 76.20cm)
    Whyte's · · Lot 308
    €480≈ $550≈ £421HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
  27. Blue Eyed Creature by Karel Appel, 1971, lithograph on paper, sold Jun 2017
    Blue Eyed Creature, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    24¼ h x 33¾ w in (62 x 86 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 196
    $500≈ £395≈ €448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  28. The Bird Flying Out by Karel Appel, 1970, Silkscreen, sold Jun 2017
    The Bird Flying Out, 1970
    Screenprint · ed. 11/90
    Sight - 25.5" high x 38.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 99
    $450≈ £352≈ €403HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  29. Standing Elephant, from Circus Series by Karel Appel, 1978, Wood multiple hand-painted in colors, sold Apr 2017
    Standing Elephant, from Circus Series, 1978
    Multiple · Panel · ed. 6/8
    43 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 12 in. (110.5 x 72.4 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    $18,750≈ £14,810≈ €17,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Small Personage by Karel Appel, 1962, artist's proof from an edition of 75, sold Apr 2017
    Small Personage, 1962
    Multiple · ed. AP
    42½ x 32½cm (16 x 12in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 91
    €1,600≈ $1,692≈ £1,365HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  31. CAT ON CAT ON GREEN: TWO WORKS, each signed and numbered 29/50 in pencil lower margin by Karel Appel, Color lithograph 1977, sold Nov 2016
    CAT ON CAT ON GREEN: TWO WORKS, each signed and numbered 29/50 in pencil lower margin
    Lithograph · ed. 29/50
    18 1/2 in. x 23 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 527
    $450≈ £355≈ €413HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  32. Four figural prints by Karel Appel, circa 1973, Four lithographs in colors, on Somerset paper, the full sheets, sold Oct 2016
    Four figural prints, circa 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    all S. 29 x 21 1/4 in. (73.7 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 292
    $1,500≈ £1,228≈ €1,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  33. Close Together by Karel Appel, 1977, Wood multiple hand-painted in colors,, sold Oct 2016
    Close Together, 1977
    Multiple · Panel · ed. HC
    31 x 28 1/2 x 14 in. (78.7 x 72.4 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 291
    $10,000≈ £8,189≈ €9,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Six abstract prints by Karel Appel, circa 1978, Six lithographs in colors, on Arches, Somerset or wove paper, the full sheets, sold Oct 2016
    Six abstract prints, circa 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    all S. 21 5/8 x 29 5/8 in. (54.9 x 75.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 290
    $3,500≈ £2,866≈ €3,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Personnage: Jaune, Vert, Rouge (3) by Karel Appel, 1975, Color aquatint with carborundum on paper, sold Oct 2016
    Personnage: Jaune, Vert, Rouge (3), 1975
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 281
    $2,500≈ £2,018≈ €2,240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Personnage by Karel Appel, colour lithograph, sold Jul 2016
    Personnage
    Lithograph · ed. 40/100
    image size: 70 by 53cm; 97 by 72 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 129
    ZAR 9,368≈ $657≈ £495≈ €594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Two Faces by Karel Appel, colour lithograph, sold Jul 2016
    Two Faces
    Lithograph
    plate size: 50 by 63,5cm; 70,5 by 84,5 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 128
    ZAR 16,394≈ $1,149≈ £867≈ €1,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  38. [L'Homme souriant], 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 74/75
    29-5/8 x 21-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 453
    $250≈ £193≈ €226HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  39. Komposisjon by Karel Appel, 1970, Fargelitografi, sold Jun 2016
    Komposisjon, 1970
    Lithograph
    70x102 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 104
    NOK 10,000≈ $1,221≈ £847≈ €1,076HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 10,000–15,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  40. - Untitled- by Karel Appel, lithograph in colors, 1969, offered Dec 2015
    - Untitled-
    Lithograph · ed. 44/75
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 506
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  41. The Circus Suite, Cirque Miroir du Monde from Portfolio I by Karel Appel, Color Woodcut with Carborundum, sold Nov 2015
    The Circus Suite, Cirque Miroir du Monde from Portfolio I
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 75/130
    30" high x 22.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $850≈ £563≈ €789HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  42. Abstract Composition
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 76/160
    21-7/8 x 29-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 265
    $250≈ £165≈ €230HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  43. Untitled - child by Karel Appel, colour lithograph, sold Sep 2015
    Untitled - child
    Lithograph
    760 x 565mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 100
    NZ$1,321≈ $836≈ £545≈ €744Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  44. Tigre de Papier, from Circus by Karel Appel, 1978, Woodcut in colors on embossed wove paper, sold Jun 2015
    Tigre de Papier, from Circus, 1978
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 110/130
    sheet 22 1/2 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7031
    $625≈ £398≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Personnage by Karel Appel, 1975, Etching and aquatint in colors on embossed wove paper, offered Jun 2015
    Personnage, 1975
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/99
    sight 28 3/4 x 19 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7030
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  46. Ohne Titel by Karel Appel, Lithografie auf Papier, sold Jun 2015
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper
    28,5 x 22,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 216
    €491≈ $554≈ £352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Untitled by Karel Appel, 1954, Color lithograph on paper, sold May 2015
    Untitled, 1954
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $1,125≈ £718≈ €993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. - ''Cosy Face''- by Karel Appel, silkscreen in colors, 1970, sold Mar 2015
    - ''Cosy Face''-
    Screenprint · ed. 65/100
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 408
    $600≈ £404≈ €557HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–700View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  49. Senza titolo by Karel Appel, 1988, lithograph a colori, offered Nov 2014
    Senza titolo, 1988
    Lithograph · ed. EA
    50x40 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 16
    Result not publishedEst. €100–200View at Farsettiarte ↗
  50. Le Chat by Karel Appel, Color Lithograph, sold Nov 2014
    Le Chat
    Lithograph · ed. 74/100
    Image - 20" high x 26" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 58
    $450≈ £288≈ €362HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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