Karel Appel, Dutch (1921–2006)
What is Karel Appel, Dutch’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Karel Appel, Dutch at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $725 including buyer’s premium (middle half $548–$1,097, n=7). The auction record is $14,422 for UNTITLED (HEAD) (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (HEAD), 1973 | Acrylic on paper laid on canvas signed lower left and dat | $14,422 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 2 | MAN MET SJAAL, 1969 | Colour screen print | $954 | Waddingtons | Mar 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TÊTE DANSANTE, 1973 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed, dated, and editi | $1,188 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Red Face, circa 1975 | Lithograph in colours on paper signed and numbered 71/75 | $1,167 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | FIVE NIGHT FACES ON BROADWAY II, 1975 | Etching and aquatint in colours with carborundum on wove | $1,005 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | DANCING IN THE SPRING, 1970 | Lithograph | $768 | Waddingtons | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | BLUE FACED BEAST, 1971 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed, dated, and numbe | $763 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | LOOKING IN TO THE INFINITE, 1970 | Lithograph | $762 | Waddingtons | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | MOTHER AND CHILD, 1971 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins signe | $725 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | SAD CAT, 1979 | Lithograph in colours on Japon paper signed and editioned "A | $673 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 16 | $651 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $725 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Karel Appel, Dutch is a Dutch artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $673.
A work by Karel Appel, Dutch sold in 2026 for $14,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Karel Appel, Dutch record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Karel Appel, Dutch on OpeningBid →What is a Karel Appel, Dutch work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Appel, Dutch work is $673.
The median Karel Appel, Dutch print sells for $673 across 46 lots.
The median Karel Appel, Dutch painting sells for $14,422 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 46 | $673 | $1,188 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 5 | $14,422 | $14,422 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2018-06-14 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | — | 2019-04-11 |
Karel Appel, Dutch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $673. Paintings (5 lots) median $14,422, record $14,422. A typical Karel Appel, Dutch painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $526–$967 | $744 | $4,249 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $14,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,249 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,188 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karel Appel, Dutch worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Appel, Dutch work is $673. The median Karel Appel, Dutch print sells for $673 across 46 lots. The median Karel Appel, Dutch painting sells for $14,422 across 5 lots.
What is the average price of a Karel Appel, Dutch print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karel Appel, Dutch print is $673.
What is Karel Appel, Dutch's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karel Appel, Dutch print is $1,188.
What is the average price of a medium Karel Appel, Dutch print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karel Appel, Dutch print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Karel Appel, Dutch's auction record?
Karel Appel, Dutch's auction record is $14,422, set in 2026.
See the full Karel Appel, Dutch record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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