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Philosophical Cat by Karel Appel, 1978, acrylic on paper on canvas; framed, sold Jun 2019Photo © im Kinsky — view this lot on im Kinsky ↗

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Philosophical Cat

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1978

€9,900 price realized incl. premium

≈ $11,075≈ £8,851

Hammer €7,500 · with buyer’s premium €9,900

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on paper on canvas; framed”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated on the lower right: Appel 1978 · Karel Appel signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
58 x 78 cm
Auction house
im Kinsky
Sale
128th Auction - Contemporary Art (128/663/2)
Date
June 18, 2019
Location
Vienna, Austria
Lot
0742
Estimate
€5,000 – €10,000 (≈ $5,594 – $11,187) (≈ £4,470 – £8,940)
Source
Auction house imkinsky.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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