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Karel Appel, Circus (Volume I), 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, the text sheets folded (as issued), all contained in the original red canvas-lined slipcase with artist's name and title printed in silver and green fabric lining© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Circus (Volume I)

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1978

$16,770 price realized incl. premium

≈ £12,538≈ €14,448

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Medium
Woodcut / linocut · Prints & multiples all woodcut / linocut results →
As published: “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, the text sheets folded (as issued), all contained in the original red canvas-lined slipcase with artist's name and title printed in silver and green fabric lining”
Support
Paper
Edition
97/130
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 97/130 in white pencil · Karel Appel signature
Category
Woodcuts
Dimensions
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)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
MODERNISM: Editions & Works on Paper (NY030725)
Date
October 21, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
33
Estimate
$7,000 – $10,000 (≈ £5,234 – £7,477) (≈ €6,031 – €8,615)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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