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Le Philisophe (The Philosopher) by Karel Appel, 1977, Woodcut and carborundum in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Le Philisophe (The Philosopher)

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1977

$1,778 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,415≈ €1,655

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Medium
Woodcut / linocut · Prints & multiples all woodcut / linocut results →
As published: “Woodcut and carborundum in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet”
Support
Paper
Edition
85/100
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Karel Appel signature
Category
Woodcuts
Dimensions
S. 25 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (65.7 x 49.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction (NY030523)
Date
September 6, 2023
Location
New York
Lot
52
Estimate
$600 – $900 (≈ £477 – £716) (≈ €558 – €838)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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