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Lot 17

Karel Appel, Dutch 1921-2006- Single Figure, 11; mixed media on paper, laid...

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Lot 17

Karel Appel,
Dutch 1921-2006-
Single Figure, 11;
mixed media on paper, laid...

Price Realised: £5,200

Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (30% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 17

Description

Karel Appel,
Dutch 1921-2006-

Single Figure, 11;

mixed media on paper, laid down on canvas, signed on lower right, 37 x 19cm (ARR)

Provenance: The Redfern Gallery, London, where purchased by F. Manzi in 1966; Dreweatts, London, 3 April 2019 Lot 223, where purchased by the present owner.

Note: This piece is a typical work by the Dutch-born artist Karel Appel (1921-2006), distinguished, among other things, by its bright primary colours, used alongside thick lines of black paint. This work resembles much of Appels output through its depiction of abstract figurative forms through bold brushstrokes, which imbues the artwork with an arresting sense of energy and dynamism. This work demonstrates the freedom of expression which is a constant feature of Appels output, and which has seen the artist associated with the abstract expressionist group of contemporary New York, with whose art Appels works certainly share considerable qualities. Mixed-media artworks, like this piece, form some of Appels most recognisable images, and have been the subject of a number of exhibitions. They can be seen in an exhibition of Appels works on paper at the Galerie Charles Lienhard in Zurich in 1962, and the Redfern Gallery. The apparent childlike quality of Appels mixed-media work is also a key characteristic of his works on paper, such as those which were the subject of an exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris (21 October 2015 11 January 2016), and the Museum of Modern art in Munich (4 February 17 April 2016). It is this feature which gives this piece such a strong sense of innocence, freedom and uninhibited emotion.

Appel was a member of the short-lived but undoubtedly influential Cobra group of European artists, and later exhibited his work with that of Willem de Kooning, Jean Dubuffet, and Jackson Pollock.

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

Export of goods

Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.

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