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Karel Appel
Figures, Abstracted Faces

1975

$88,000
£66,729.74
€77,962.57
CA$125,834.99
A$127,765.46
CHF 72,427.52
MX$1,556,450.88
NOK 856,623.75
SEK 856,872.75
DKK 582,756.93

About the Item

A large and impressive Karel Appel of his most desirable subject, abstracted faces. Very difficult to find a work of this size and impact by the artist. Often the faces are not as distinguishable as here, a very expressive work! Also rare to find a great frame on one, this one has a 22 karat wide modernist frame of exceptional quality. A iconic image and internationally known artist.
  • Creator:
    Karel Appel (1921 - 2006, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1975
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very fine condition, anything to the paper is done by the artist. Frame too is great condition - ready to hang!
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1413213238392

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