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| 1055. Karel Appel (b Amsterdam, 25 April 1921), "Abstracted Figures", c. 1970; color lithograph, 29" x 22.5", signed, and with "H.C." signifying artist's proof. Dutch painter, sculptor, designer, printmaker and writer. He studied at the Rijksakademie of Amsterdam in the early 1940s. In 1945, he found inspiration in the art of the Ecole de Paris and in particular, that of Matisse and Picasso. This influence remained visible in his work until 1948 Throughout his career, his completely personal, brightly coloured universe of simple, childlike beings and friendly animals populated his work. 300-500 | ||||||||||||