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Karel Appel, Grande Tête I, 1969, acrylic on paper laid down on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Grande Tête I

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1969

$78,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £39,524≈ €57,975

Hammer $65,000 · with buyer’s premium $78,000

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on paper laid down on canvas”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Karel Appel signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
63 1/2 x 48in (161 x 122cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Modern and Contemporary Art/Made in California (15222)
Date
May 22, 2007
Location
San Francisco, United States
Lot
87
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £20,269 – £30,403) (≈ €29,731 – €44,596)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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