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Circus (Volume II) by Karel Appel, 1978, The complete set of 10 woodcuts in colors with carborundum, on Arches paper, the full sheets, all contained in the origi, sold Feb 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Circus (Volume II)

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1978

$11,610 price realized incl. premium

≈ £8,544≈ €9,844

Hammer $9,000 · with buyer’s premium $11,610

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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 and the text sheets folded (as issued), all contained in the original yellow canvas-lined portfolio with artist's name and title printed in silver and blue fabric lining”
Support
Paper
Edition
97/130
Signed / inscribed
Signed and numbered 97/130 in pink and white pencil · Karel Appel signature
Category
Woodcuts
Dimensions
all S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm) (one horizontal) portfolio 31 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (80.6 x 60.3 x 6.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030126)
Date
February 7, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
49
Estimate
$7,000 – $10,000 (≈ £5,151 – £7,359) (≈ €5,935 – €8,479)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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