Karel Appel (1921-2006) - Three heads

Karel Appel (1921-2006) - Hand-signed "Épreuve d'artiste" Lithograph - Editions Empreinte
Description:
For sale: a rare color lithograph by the renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel, co-founder of the CoBrA movement.
Artwork Details:
• Artist: Karel Appel (1921-2006)
• Title: Untitled - Three Faces
• Technique: Color lithograph on paper
• Edition: Épreuve d'artiste, i.e. "Artist's Proof". This is a special off-market edition, produced for the artist himself and particularly sought after by collectors.
• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil at the lower right "Appel"
• Inscriptions: "épreuve d'artiste" in pencil at the lower left
• Publisher: Editions Empreinte, with dry stamp visible at the lower left
• Period: Circa the 1960s/70s, a typical period of Appel's graphic production
Dimensions:
• Framed: approx. 50 x 66 cm, as measured with a tape measure
• Frame: Original wooden frame, with protective glass
Condition:
The work is in good overall condition considering its age. The paper shows light yellowing typical of the period, more evident on the margins. There are slight undulations of the paper and small foxing spots visible in the photos. The frame shows normal signs of use. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Notes about the artist:
Karel Appel was one of the most important representatives of European Abstract Expressionism and a founding member of the CoBrA group in 1948. His works are exhibited in the world's major museums, including MoMA in New York, Tate Gallery in London, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Karel Appel (1921-2006) - Hand-signed "Épreuve d'artiste" Lithograph - Editions Empreinte
Description:
For sale: a rare color lithograph by the renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel, co-founder of the CoBrA movement.
Artwork Details:
• Artist: Karel Appel (1921-2006)
• Title: Untitled - Three Faces
• Technique: Color lithograph on paper
• Edition: Épreuve d'artiste, i.e. "Artist's Proof". This is a special off-market edition, produced for the artist's personal use and highly sought after by collectors.
• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil lower right "Appel"
• Inscriptions: "épreuve d'artiste" in pencil lower left
• Publisher: Editions Empreinte, with publisher's dry stamp visible lower left
• Period: Circa 1960s/1970s, typical of Appel's graphic production
Dimensions:
• Framed: approx. 50 x 66 cm / 19.7 x 26 in, as shown in the photos with tape measure
• Frame: Original wooden frame, glazed
Condition:
The work is in good overall condition considering its age. The paper shows light age-toning typical of the period, more visible on the margins. There are minor undulations to the paper and slight foxing spots visible in the photos. The frame shows normal signs of wear. Please see photos for a full condition report, as they form an integral part of this description.
About the Artist:
Karel Appel was one of the most important exponents of European Abstract Expressionism and a founding member of the CoBrA group in 1948. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the MoMA in New York, Tate Gallery in London, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.