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Black Figures Against White by Karel Appel, 1975, acrylic on paper laid on canvas, offered Oct 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Black Figures Against White

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1975

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate £15,000 – £20,000 (≈ $18,996 – $25,328) (≈ €16,983 – €22,645)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on paper laid on canvas”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated 'appel 75' lower right · Karel Appel signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
68 x 83 cm (26 3/4 x 32 5/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010716)
Date
October 6, 2016
Location
London
Lot
174
Estimate
£15,000 – £20,000 (≈ $18,996 – $25,328) (≈ €16,983 – €22,645)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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