Karel Appel Tête Cobra

To be Sold on Behalf of the Dutch State
Karel Appel
1921 - 2006
Tête Cobra

signed (lower centre)
oil on canvas
99,7 x 99,6 cm; 39¼ x 39¼ in.
Executed in 1957.
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Vente pour le compte de l'Etat néerlandais
Karel Appel
1921 - 2006
Tête Cobra

signé (en bas au centre)
huile sur toile
99,7 x 99,6 cm; 39¼ x 39¼ in.
Exécuté en 1957.

Condition Report:
The work was examined framed. There is some usual wear along the four edges. The work presents some networks of fine craquelures in places, most notably in the blue paint towards the upper edge, as well as isolated cracks, most notably in the white paint towards the centre of the composition. Upon close inspection there is a small loss towards the left of the center of the composition in the blue paint which reveals the canvas below. Under UV light, no signs of inpainting are visible. The work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Galleria Blu, Milan

Sotheby's, London, 23 February 1989, lot 349

Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)

Christie's, London, 23 October 1998, lot 48 (consigned by the above)

Gallery Frans Jacobs, Amsterdam

Acquired from the above by the former owner