Bidspirit auction | Karel Appel (1921-2006)


Karel Appel (1921-2006) - KAREL APPEL (1921-2006) PORTFOLIO OF SIX SIGNED LITHOS. Karel Appel (1921-2006) Happy Meeting 1974 The six color lithographs, each numbered 84 from an edition of 120 prints and embossed with the publisher's blindstamp(s) are each signed by the artist in pencil below the image. The original cloth covered case with title, commentary and colophon pages is included. Titles include: Woman with Golden Eye; Waiting for the Second Kiss; Come Back Pussy Cat; She is Back Again; Flying Hat Meets Sleeping Dog; and Child Jumping on a Blue Hat. Sheets measures 26.75 x 34 and the portfolio is 35 x 27.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sheets measures 26.75 x 34 and the portfolio is 35 x 27.5 inches. Condition Very good condition to good condition, each the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair, The foil examples have some age and medium related issues. None of these has ever been framed. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.