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Karel Appel (1921-2006)

Karel Appel (1921-2006)

Painter, Sculptor, Graphic artist, Ceramist, Draftsman

Karel APPEL (Amsterdam 1921 - Zurich 2006)

Karel Appel: The Colorful Visionary of Modern Art

Born on April 25, 1921, Karel Appel was a renowned Dutch painter and sculptor who enriched the art world with his unique vision and vibrant creations. As a co-founder of the influential Cobra movement, Appel played a pivotal role in shaping the modern art scene.
Appel's artworks are a feast for the senses. His paintings sparkle with bright colors and dynamic shapes that evoke a sense of joy and spontaneity. His approach is often characterized by a childlike playfulness and lack of restraint, which allowed him to feel free to express his emotions and imagination on canvas.

Abstract and figurative elements flow together seamlessly in his creations. His powerful brush strokes and expressive lines convey a sense of movement and vitality. Appel's work is an invitation to see the world through the eyes of an artist guided by inner impulses and a desire to capture the soul of the subject.

His artistic journey spanned several decades and included paintings, sculptures and graphic arts. His legacy lives on in museums and galleries around the world, where admirers can experience his ability to push the boundaries of art.
Karel Appel's creative legacy is a celebration of colour, freedom and the rich complexity of human existence. His artworks inspire and continue to be an invitation to everyone to approach the world with a sense of wonder and spontaneity.
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Buy Karel Appel - 3x: Retrospectief Gemeentemuseum 2016 + Gedichten + Beelden? Bid from 100!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 3x: Retrospective Gemeentemuseum 2016 + Poems + Images
Technique Hardcover
Dimensions 29 x 22.5 cm (h x w)
Current bid
€100
1 bid
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Buy Karel Appel - de Kat? Bid from 600!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch the cat
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 42 x 58 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€600
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho HAPPY CAT? Bid from 125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph HAPPY CAT
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 64 x 82 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Starting bid
€125
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Buy Karel Appel - Thought’s Boomerang Litho Cobra? Bid from 150!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Thought’s Boomerang
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 83 x 64 cm (h x w)
Signed Plate signed
Framed Framed
Current bid
€150
1 bid
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Buy Karel Appel - Composition? Bid from 995!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Composition
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 71 x 90 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€995
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Buy Karel Appel - Loving Heads? Bid from 995!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Loving Heads
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 70 x 90 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€995
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Buy Karel Appel - boek: 15 reproducties in kleur - 1956? Bid from 49!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch book: 15 reproductions in color - 1956
Technique Hardcover
Dimensions 28.5 x 23 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€49
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Buy Karel Appel - Zeefdruk op stof? Bid from 325!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Screen printing on fabric
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 81 x 82 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Silk
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€325
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Buy Karel Appel - dier- mens? Bid from 800!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch breastfeeding while
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 70 x 105 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€800
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Buy Karel Appel - Litho H.C. - looking like green, gesigneerd - 1970? Bid from 895!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Litho H.C. - looking like green, signed - 1970
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 91 x 61 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€895
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho CIRCUS Handgesigneerd uit 1978 IN NIEUWE LIJST!!? Bid from 1100!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph CIRCUS Hand signed from 1978 IN NEW FRAME!!
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 90 x 66 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,100
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Buy Karel Appel - Abstracte compositie? Bid from 875!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Abstract composition
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 50 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€875
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Buy Karel Appel - Gesigneerde litho? Bid from 1650!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Signed lithograph
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 35 x 55 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,650
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Buy Karel Appel - De tovenaar? Bid from 425!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch The Wizard
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 50 x 50 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Starting bid
€425
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Buy Karel Appel - Christian Dotremont - Affiche - Viagalerie? Bid from 59!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Christian Dotremont - Poster - Viagalerie
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 75 x 55.5 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€59
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Buy Karel Appel - Affiche – Viagalerie / Nikonfotogalerie? Bid from 59!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Affiche – Viagalerie / Nikonfotogalerie
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 110 x 80 cm (h x w)
Starting bid
€59
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Buy Karel Appel - abstracte figuren.? Bid from 100!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch abstract figures.
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 69 x 53.5 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€100
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Buy Karel Appel - 'De indiaan' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'The Indian' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - 'Kijk naar mij' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'Look at Me' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - 'Spelend in het blauw' met nieuwe lijst!? Bid from 1125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch 'Playing in blue' with new list!
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 70 x 70 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Paper
Framed Framed
Starting bid
€1,125
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Buy Karel Appel - Kleurenlitho HAPPY CAT? Bid from 125!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Color lithograph HAPPY CAT
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 64 x 82 cm (h x w)
Signed Unsigned/Print signed
Starting bid
€125
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Buy Karel Appel - Little owl, litho? Bid from 795!
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Dutch Little owl, litho
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 42 x 30 cm (h x w)
Signed Hand signed
Support Handmade Paper
Starting bid
€795
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Buy art by Karel Appel

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Buy CoBrA art by Karel Appel via Kunstveiling

Karel Appel is one of the most famous post-war Dutch artists. He was a co-founder and one of the key figures of the revolutionary CoBrA movement. The artists who joined CoBrA broke with traditional painting and looked for new ways to express themselves artistically. They found inspiration in the naivety of children's drawings and the art of natural peoples. Karel Appel painted expressive fantasy creatures and mythical creatures in bright colours. At Kunstveiling colorful and characteristic CoBrA works of art by Karel Appel are regularly auctioned. Are you interested in buying real CoBrA art by Karel Appel? Below you can read how you can easily bid and what you should pay attention to if you want to buy a work of art by Karel Appel.

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What should I pay attention to when buying a Karel Appel artwork?

Art by Karel Appel is very popular among collectors and art lovers. By buying a real Karel Appel painting, screen print or lithograph, you get a work of art by one of the most important modern Dutch artists! Karel Appel was a very productive artist. Yet there are also forgeries of Karel Appel's work in circulation. Only works of art by Karel Appel may be offered for sale through Kunstveiling where there is no doubt about their authenticity. If you have any doubts or questions about the authenticity of a Karel Appel work of art for sale, you can always report this and our Auctioneers will assess the work.

Are you also interested in art by other CoBrA artists? Also take a look at the range of works of art in the auction by Corneille, Pierre Alechinsky or Eugène Brands.