APPEL, KAREL (1921–2006)
What is APPEL, KAREL’s work worth?
As of 4 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for APPEL, KAREL at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $624–$39,355, n=9). The auction record is $172,005 for Gelukkige dag (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gelukkige dag, 1964 | Öl auf Leinwand | $172,005 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Woman with dog I, 1983 | Öl auf Leinwand | $90,819 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Along the Line of the Steepest Slope, 1995 | Öl auf Leinwand | $39,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1959 | Mischtechnik auf VERITABLE PAPIER D'ARCHES TORCHON (Trockenstempel) | $5,734 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1958 | Gouache auf Bütten | $5,734 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Farblithografie auf Arches), 1958 | Farblithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen) | $1,060 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Apr 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Farblithografie auf Velin) | Farblithografie auf Velin | $936 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Rencontre, 1962 | Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen) | $858 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Aus: Unteilbares Teil, 1961 | Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen) | $702 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Unteilbares Teil, 1959 | Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen) | $624 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $663 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,060 |
Data as of 4 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
APPEL, KAREL is a Dutch artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $936.
A work by APPEL, KAREL sold in 2026 for $90,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full APPEL, KAREL record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View APPEL, KAREL on OpeningBid →What is a APPEL, KAREL work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a APPEL, KAREL work is $936.
The median APPEL, KAREL print sells for $663 across 8 lots.
The median APPEL, KAREL painting sells for $90,819 across 3 lots.
The median APPEL, KAREL work on paper sells for $5,734 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $663 | $1,060 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 3 | $90,819 | $172,005 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,734 | $5,734 | — | 2023-11-16 |
APPEL, KAREL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $663. Paintings (3 lots) median $90,819, record $172,005. A typical APPEL, KAREL painting sells for around 137× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $172,005 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $90,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,060 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $936 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a APPEL, KAREL worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a APPEL, KAREL work is $936. The median APPEL, KAREL print sells for $663 across 8 lots. The median APPEL, KAREL painting sells for $90,819 across 3 lots. The median APPEL, KAREL work on paper sells for $5,734 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is APPEL, KAREL's auction record?
APPEL, KAREL's auction record is $172,005, set in 2026.
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