Sale 3311
London, South Kensington
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7 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 688
Estimate
Karel Appel (1921-2006) Composition lithograph in colours, 1958, on Arches paper, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 95/95, the full sheet, handling creases; together with Composition, lithograph in colours, 1958, on Arches paper, signed and dated in pencil, aside from the edition of 90, the full sheet, both with minor time staining and soiling, otherwise generally in good condition L. 680 x 510 mm., S. 760 x 562 mm. (2)
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