DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The March 2020 Auctions: Day 3

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 2006

KAREL APPEL (DUTCH, 1921-2006), OIL ON CANVAS, H 28.5", W 36", BUTTERFLY

Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Having the CoBrA aesthetic (fl. 1948-51), this piece draws inspiration from prehistoric art, primitive art, folk art, graffiti and Norse Mythology. Depicting a multi-colored butterfly. Artist's signature to the lower left. Frame measures H 34" x L 42". Property of the Arthur Schwartz Estate, Southfield, MI.