Lot Details
Lot 66
Karel Appel
Dutch, 1921-2006
Bluebeard, 1973
Signed and dated Appel 73
Glazed ceramic in two parts
26 x 14 1/4 x 10 inches (68.3 x 36.2 x 26.4 cm)
Provenance;
Aberbach Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1977
Literature:
H. de Visser and R. Hagenberg, Karel Appel: The Complete Sculptures, 1936-1990, New York, 1990, no. 73-012, illus.
C Property from a Private New Jersey Collection
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for $20,160 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Dust and grime in crevices. Crazing to light blue and black pigments. A chip to dark blue pigment at edge on center left. A small chip to back left corner base. A small flaw, possibly occurring during firing, exposing white slip under red glaze on nose.
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