Lot 144 · How Soon Is Now | Post War Art & Design
He is Too Late , 1984
Karel Appel · acrylic and mixed media on paper laid to cardboard
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- Estimate
- $15,000–$20,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Freeman's | Hindman — How Soon Is Now | Post War Art & Design, Chicago · 28 July 2020
- Dimensions
- 45 x 75 inches.
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1373040
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-1373040 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-1373040
Karel Appel, He is Too Late , 1984. Freeman's | Hindman, 28 Jul 2020, lot 144. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1373040.
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Karel Appel, He is Too Late , 1984. Freeman's | Hindman, 28 Jul 2020, lot 144. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1373040.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Appel | Untitled | $17,451 | Phillips, Jul 2021 | |
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