Karel Appel (1921-2006) - Tantrika II
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Karel Appel’s *Tantrika II* is a hand-signed lithograph from a limited edition of 75, numbered 37/75, measuring 76 × 56 cm.
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Description from the seller
Technique: Lithography
Support: Vellum paper
Numbering: 37/75
Signature: Signed by hand
Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Condition: Good condition, presence of foxing.
Framing: Sold unframed
Authentication: Sold with gallery certificate of authenticity.
Information about the work:
Tantrika I and Tantrika II are two portfolios created by Karel Appel in collaboration with the Scottish poet Kenneth White, published in Paris in the 1980s by Éditions F.B..
Each set gathers five original color lithographs and poetic texts signed by Kenneth White. The prints are limited to about 75 copies.
The title Tantrika evokes the idea of energy, the circulation of vital forces, and the link between humanity, nature, and the cosmos. This vision aligns with Kenneth White's geopoetic thought, which seeks to reconnect human beings with the great spaces, landscapes, and fundamental rhythms of the world.
For Appel, this series marks a mature phase. The explosive energy inherited from Cobra remains present, but it is organized into more open compositions in which drift birds, faces, hybrid creatures, and organic forms bathed in intense colors.
The historical interest of these portfolios lies in the meeting of two major figures: Karel Appel, heir to Cobra, and Kenneth White, founder of geopoetics. Together they produce a work where painting and poetry pursue a common goal: to translate the deep forces that run through living beings.
For a collector, Tantrika I and II rank among the most intellectually ambitious collaborations in Appel's graphic œuvre. They occupy a more discreet place than his standalone lithographs, but they possess a particularly rich cultural and symbolic depth.
Seller's Story
Dobkine Gallery positions itself as a contemporary signature of the secondary art market.
Set up across two spaces in the heart of Paris's historic district, we offer a demanding selection of works by French and international artists, chosen for the relevance of their approach and the solidity of their market value.
The gallery champions a transversal vision of taste, blending aesthetic rigour, market intelligence, and curatorial intuition.
Through a refined understanding of the issues facing the secondary market, we accompany seasoned collectors, discerning enthusiasts, or young buyers in building their collection, combining rigour, listening, and a sense of guidance.
Each of our works is carefully selected and meticulously authenticated to guarantee quality and authenticity.
Selling, above all, means committing oneself; it is the promise of a work of art that lives up to your expectations.
More than selling, we aim to establish a relationship of trust with our clients.
We believe that satisfying you is the only way for us to continue to exist.
Translated by Google TranslateTechnique: Lithography
Support: Vellum paper
Numbering: 37/75
Signature: Signed by hand
Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Condition: Good condition, presence of foxing.
Framing: Sold unframed
Authentication: Sold with gallery certificate of authenticity.
Information about the work:
Tantrika I and Tantrika II are two portfolios created by Karel Appel in collaboration with the Scottish poet Kenneth White, published in Paris in the 1980s by Éditions F.B..
Each set gathers five original color lithographs and poetic texts signed by Kenneth White. The prints are limited to about 75 copies.
The title Tantrika evokes the idea of energy, the circulation of vital forces, and the link between humanity, nature, and the cosmos. This vision aligns with Kenneth White's geopoetic thought, which seeks to reconnect human beings with the great spaces, landscapes, and fundamental rhythms of the world.
For Appel, this series marks a mature phase. The explosive energy inherited from Cobra remains present, but it is organized into more open compositions in which drift birds, faces, hybrid creatures, and organic forms bathed in intense colors.
The historical interest of these portfolios lies in the meeting of two major figures: Karel Appel, heir to Cobra, and Kenneth White, founder of geopoetics. Together they produce a work where painting and poetry pursue a common goal: to translate the deep forces that run through living beings.
For a collector, Tantrika I and II rank among the most intellectually ambitious collaborations in Appel's graphic œuvre. They occupy a more discreet place than his standalone lithographs, but they possess a particularly rich cultural and symbolic depth.
Seller's Story
Dobkine Gallery positions itself as a contemporary signature of the secondary art market.
Set up across two spaces in the heart of Paris's historic district, we offer a demanding selection of works by French and international artists, chosen for the relevance of their approach and the solidity of their market value.
The gallery champions a transversal vision of taste, blending aesthetic rigour, market intelligence, and curatorial intuition.
Through a refined understanding of the issues facing the secondary market, we accompany seasoned collectors, discerning enthusiasts, or young buyers in building their collection, combining rigour, listening, and a sense of guidance.
Each of our works is carefully selected and meticulously authenticated to guarantee quality and authenticity.
Selling, above all, means committing oneself; it is the promise of a work of art that lives up to your expectations.
More than selling, we aim to establish a relationship of trust with our clients.
We believe that satisfying you is the only way for us to continue to exist.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
37/75
Artist
Karel Appel (1921-2006)
Title of artwork
Tantrika II
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1985
Condition
Good condition
Height
76 cm
Width
56 cm
Style
Cobra
Sold with frame
No
Period
1970-1980
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