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Abstract Fragmented Face in Bold Colours - shown to scale
Karel Appel

Abstract Fragmented Face in Bold Colours, 1969

Estimated price$3,948 – $7,332

Lithograph on Paper

30 × 22 cm | 11.8 × 8.7 in

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About the work

A boldly fragmented face dominates this vivid lithograph, rendered in sweeping blocks of yellow, green, red, and teal with thick dark outlines. The raw, energetic composition radiates the spontaneous expressiveness characteristic of Karel Appel's signature style.

Karel Appel (Neatherlands, 1921–2006).

Lithograph on Paper, 22 × 30 cm, 1969.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
30 × 22 cm | 11.8 × 8.7 in
Year
1969
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Green, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Karel Appel — Lithograph on Arches Archival paper , 65 × 50 cm (representative image)
Karel Appel

Neatherlands, b. 1921–2006

Karel Appel (1921–2006) was a renowned Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet, recognized as a founding member of the avant-garde CoBrA movement, which emerged in postwar Europe. Born in Amsterdam, Appel’s early work was influenced by the expressive freedom of children’s art and primitive forms, leading to a vibrant, gestural style characterized by bold colors and dynamic compositions. His practice spanned painting, sculpture, ceramics, and assemblage, often exploring themes of humanity, nature, and spontaneity.

Appel’s work has been featured in major institutional exhibitions worldwide, including retrospectives at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. He represented the Netherlands at the Venice Biennale in 1954, further cementing his international reputation. Throughout his career, Appel’s art was celebrated for its raw energy and emotional intensity, making him a central figure in postwar European art.

At auction, Karel Appel’s works have achieved significant results at leading houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s. His paintings and sculptures regularly appear in evening sales, with several pieces surpassing the million-dollar mark, reflecting sustained collector interest. Appel’s legacy endures through his innovative contributions to modern art and his impact on subsequent generations of artists.

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