Karel Appel (Amsterdam 1921 - Zürich 2006) Palette (1970s) Signed lower left Oil, cloth, plastic and glue on board, 95.3 x 72.4 cm Provenance: - Collection Nico Koster, Amsterdam (acquired directly from the artist) (1970s) - Collection Jaap van Praag, Amsterdam, thence by descent Note: Karel Appel gifted this palette to his friend (and well known photographer) Nico Koster in the 1970s. When visiting the artist's studio, Koster was impressed by the palette Appel had created with his - almost 'Pollock'-way of layering paint and other materials on his mixing tables, and asked Appel to sign the newly created artwork for him. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information please visit our website: www.aagauctioneers.com.