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Waiting Face by Karel Appel, 1967, oil on canvas, sold May 2026Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Waiting Face

Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921–2006) · 1967

$318,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £236,960≈ €274,162

Hammer $250,000 · with buyer’s premium $318,000

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Karel Appel signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
39 1/4 x 31 3/4 in (99.5 x 80.5 cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Post-War & Contemporary Art (31876)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
222
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £29,806 – £44,709) (≈ €34,486 – €51,729)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 29, 2026

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