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Karel Appel, Flying Yellow Head, 1970, acrylic on canvas© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Flying Yellow Head

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1970

$62,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £47,435≈ €53,250

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "appel 1970" lower right · Karel Appel signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
40 x 52 in. (101.6 x 132.1 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (NY010618)
Date
September 26, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
78
Estimate
$35,000 – $55,000 (≈ £26,563 – £41,743) (≈ €29,820 – €46,860)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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