Pair of Karel Christiaan Appel (New York/France/Italy/Switzerland, 1921-2006) abstract color lithographs in matching frames. 1st item: Abstract print comprised of blue, purple, green, orange, and yellow amorphous shapes reminiscent of a face. Signed and dated "Appel 69" lower right and numbered "79/200" lower left in pencil. Housed and double-matted under glass in an ebonized wooden frame with a segmented, gilt sight edge. Sheet: 25" H x 19 1/2" W. Sight: 28" H x 21" W. Framed: 40 1/2" H x 33 3/4" W. 2nd item: Abstract print depicting a creature with a large head, drooping ears, and an amorphous body comprised of blue, purple, orange, and yellow shapes with a bisected blue background. Signed and dated "Appel 69" lower right and numbered "137/200" lower left in pencil. Housed and double-matted under glass in an ebonized wooden frame with a segmented, gilt sight edge. Sheet: 25 1/2" H x 19 5/8" W. Sight: 27 3/4" H x 21" W. Framed: 40 1/2" H x 33 3/4" W.

PROVENANCE: Private Williamson County, Tennessee collection.

CONDITION: Both items in overall very good condition. Not examined outside of frames. Frames with minute scattered surface wear.