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b. 1910 - d. 1982

Hugh Kappel was an American artist. Hugh Kappel was born in Berlin, Germany in 1910 to a wealthy Jewish family. His families affluence enabled him to receive a high quality education as well as strong artistic training when he was young.

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    • Hugh Kappel Abstract Painting - From Estate
      May. 21, 2024

      Hugh Kappel Abstract Painting - From Estate

      Est: $400 - $800

      Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Watercolor on paper abstract painting in bold ochres with hints of blue, green, purple and bold black. There is a "The Estate of Hugh Kappel" inkstamp along the verso. Provenance: Estate of the artist; Private Minnesota Collection. Hugh Kappel, born in 1910 in Berlin, Germany, into a prosperous Jewish family, pursued a multifaceted career in art and philosophy. He honed his craft in Paris under Othon Friesz and Marcel Gromaire, showcasing his work alongside luminaries like Picasso and Chagall. Immigrating to New York City in 1937, Kappel embraced Abstract Expressionism, participating in the groundbreaking 9th Street Exhibition alongside Pollock and Motherwell. Later, settling in Minneapolis, he continued to evolve his style, spanning from portraiture to surrealistic collages, leaving a profound mark on 20th-century art.

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    • Hugh Kappel Abstract Watercolor Painting 1951
      May. 21, 2024

      Hugh Kappel Abstract Watercolor Painting 1951

      Est: $400 - $800

      Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Watercolor on paper abstract painting titled "Chance Encounter" in bold primary colors with slashes of black, purple, and green, 1951. Signed, titled, and dated August 1951 along the lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist; Private Minnesota Collection. Hugh Kappel, born in 1910 in Berlin, Germany, into a prosperous Jewish family, pursued a multifaceted career in art and philosophy. He honed his craft in Paris under Othon Friesz and Marcel Gromaire, showcasing his work alongside luminaries like Picasso and Chagall. Immigrating to New York City in 1937, Kappel embraced Abstract Expressionism, participating in the groundbreaking 9th Street Exhibition alongside Pollock and Motherwell. Later, settling in Minneapolis, he continued to evolve his style, spanning from portraiture to surrealistic collages, leaving a profound mark on 20th-century art.

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    • 6 Lithographs Martin Gallery "Survival Editions"
      May. 17, 2023

      6 Lithographs Martin Gallery "Survival Editions"

      Est: $200 - $400

      Group of six lithographs from the Martin Gallery's "Survival Editions" produced by six Midwest artists, 1971. Each 44 out of limited edition of 100. With the original packaging. Including: Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Lithograph on paper titled "Dawn" depicting a brightly colored abstract scene, 1971. Pencil signed along the lower right; numbered 44/100 along the lower left; titled along the lower center. Brian F. Leo (American, b. 1940). Lithograph on paper titled "In the Capitan Mountains" depicting an abstract scene in deep red, 1971. Pencil signed along the lower right; numbered 44/100 along the lower center; titled along the lower left. Gordon Mortensen (American, b. 1938). Untitled lithograph on paper depicting a still life of vegetables, 1971. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right; numbered 44/100 along the lower center. Carl A. Grupp (American, 1939-2019). Untitled lithograph on paper depicting a juggling clown in a surreal room, 1971. Pencil signed along the lower right edge; numbered 44/100 along the lower left edge. Gerald E. Martin (American, b. 1941). Lithograph on paper titled "Saxon" depicting abstract shapes, 1971. Pencil signed along the lower right; titled and numbered 44/100 along the lower left. Jerry Rudquist (American, 1934-2001). Untitled lithograph on paper an abstract shape in black and white with seven views of the object below it in blue, 1971. Pencil signed and numbered 44/100 along the lower right.

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    • 2 Hugh Kappel Artworks from Estate
      Apr. 27, 2022

      2 Hugh Kappel Artworks from Estate

      Est: $300 - $600

      Hugh Kappel (American, 1910 - 1982). Group of two artworks in gouache on paper, both depicting highly detailed patterns. Provenance: Estate of the artist.

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    • Hugh Kappel Abstract Oil on Canvas
      Feb. 10, 2021

      Hugh Kappel Abstract Oil on Canvas

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Oil on canvas abstract painting. Signed and dated '50 along the top right. Signed along the verso. Stamped along the verso "The Estate of Hubert Kappel." Unframed; height: 20 in x width: 24 in. Framed; height: 25 3/4 in x width: 29 3/4 in.

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    • Hugh Kappel Colorful Abstract Oil on Canvas
      Feb. 10, 2021

      Hugh Kappel Colorful Abstract Oil on Canvas

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Oil on canvas abstract painting. Signed and dated '53 along the lower right. Stamped along the verso "The Estate of Hubert Kappel." Unframed; height: 24 in x width: 30 in. Framed; height: 24 3/4 in x width: 30 3/4 in.

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    • Pair of Hugh Kappel Collage Works
      Dec. 11, 2020

      Pair of Hugh Kappel Collage Works

      Est: $200 - $300

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1982). Pair of collage works on paper. Both signed along the lower right. One further signed, titled "Lit U.S.A. Six 12 oz. Cans," and dated 1961 along the frame verso; additionally inscribed "To Diana with love and best vibes, from Hugh." The other with a Dayton's Gallery 12 inkstamp along the frame verso. Provenance: Private collection, Minnesota. "Lit U.S.A.:" sight; height: 11 1/2 in x width: 9 1/2 in. Framed; height: 19 1/4 in x width: 16 1/4 in. Dayton's Gallery 12: sight; height: 11 1/2 in x width: 17 1/4 in. Framed; height: 20 1/4 in x width: 25 1/4 in.

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    • Pair of Hugh Kappel Collage Works
      Sep. 23, 2020

      Pair of Hugh Kappel Collage Works

      Est: $200 - $400

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1982). Two collage works in black and white. Provenance: Dayton's Gallery 12 Hugh Kappel was born in Berlin, Germany in 1910 to a wealthy Jewish family. His families affluence enabled him to receive a high quality education as well as strong artistic training when he was young. In 1934, Kappel moved to Paris to further his artistic training. He studied under the Fauvist artist Othon Friesz which had a profound influence of his understanding of color throughout his career. He exhibited at the Galerie Niveau in 1935 which also showcased work by some of the most influential artists of the 20th century including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Paul Klee. Hugh Kappel continued his studies at the Academie Ranson with Marcel Gromaire. He went on to exhibit regularly in Paris at the Salon d'Autumn, Galerie Carmine, and the Salon des Artistes Francais. His work was well received and he began to mature his style with elements of Cubism and Fauvism. He left France and emigrated to New York City in 1937 to escape the growing Fascist movement in France. Kappel began by designing sets on Broadway and was also enrolled at the New School for Social Research and the Traphagen School of Design. Kappel was introduced to a new, non-objective style of painting that was brewing in New York City and became known as Abstract Expressionism. His style became more fluid and spontaneous with beautiful gestural brushstrokes that evoked an expressionist style. He no long imitated traditional European artistic aesthetics and developed his own unique style. He was part of the landmark 9th Street Exhibition of 1951. His paintings were shown with artworks by Jackson Pollock, Helen Franenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Hans Hofmann, and several other Abstract Expressionist masters. Kappel moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958 and taught at the Minneapolis School of Art. He continued to exhibit his work in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center. Source: Hugh Kappel Paintings 1936-1976 by Michael Birdsall[ Black; sight; height: 9 in x width: 11 3/4 in. Framed; height: 16 in x width: 21 in. White; sight; height: 11 1/4 in x width: 17 1/4 in. Framed; height: 17 3/4 in x width: 23 1/2 in.

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    • Hugh Kappel Abstract Oil on Canvas
      Sep. 23, 2020

      Hugh Kappel Abstract Oil on Canvas

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1982). Oil on canvas abstract painting. Signed and dated '53 along the lower right. Hugh Kappel was born in Berlin, Germany in 1910 to a wealthy Jewish family. His families affluence enabled him to receive a high quality education as well as strong artistic training when he was young. In 1934, Kappel moved to Paris to further his artistic training. He studied under the Fauvist artist Othon Friesz which had a profound influence of his understanding of color throughout his career. He exhibited at the Galerie Niveau in 1935 which also showcased work by some of the most influential artists of the 20th century including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Paul Klee. Hugh Kappel continued his studies at the Academie Ranson with Marcel Gromaire. He went on to exhibit regularly in Paris at the Salon d'Autumn, Galerie Carmine, and the Salon des Artistes Francais. His work was well received and he began to mature his style with elements of Cubism and Fauvism. He left France and emigrated to New York City in 1937 to escape the growing Fascist movement in France. Kappel began by designing sets on Broadway and was also enrolled at the New School for Social Research and the Traphagen School of Design. Kappel was introduced to a new, non-objective style of painting that was brewing in New York City and became known as Abstract Expressionism. His style became more fluid and spontaneous with beautiful gestural brushstrokes that evoked an expressionist style. He no long imitated traditional European artistic aesthetics and developed his own unique style. He was part of the landmark 9th Street Exhibition of 1951. His paintings were shown with artworks by Jackson Pollock, Helen Franenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Hans Hofmann, and several other Abstract Expressionist masters. Kappel moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958 and taught at the Minneapolis School of Art. He continued to exhibit his work in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center. Source: Hugh Kappel Paintings 1936-1976 by Michael Birdsall[ Sight; height: 23 in x width: 30 in. Framed; height: 24 3/8 in x width: 31 3/8 in.

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    • Hugh Kappel "Central Park" Oil on Canvas
      Sep. 23, 2020

      Hugh Kappel "Central Park" Oil on Canvas

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1982). Oil on canvas abstract painting titled "Central Park." Signed on verso along the upper right. Label attached to the verso. Hugh Kappel was born in Berlin, Germany in 1910 to a wealthy Jewish family. His families affluence enabled him to receive a high quality education as well as strong artistic training when he was young. In 1934, Kappel moved to Paris to further his artistic training. He studied under the Fauvist artist Othon Friesz which had a profound influence of his understanding of color throughout his career. He exhibited at the Galerie Niveau in 1935 which also showcased work by some of the most influential artists of the 20th century including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Paul Klee. Hugh Kappel continued his studies at the Academie Ranson with Marcel Gromaire. He went on to exhibit regularly in Paris at the Salon d'Autumn, Galerie Carmine, and the Salon des Artistes Francais. His work was well received and he began to mature his style with elements of Cubism and Fauvism. He left France and emigrated to New York City in 1937 to escape the growing Fascist movement in France. Kappel began by designing sets on Broadway and was also enrolled at the New School for Social Research and the Traphagen School of Design. Kappel was introduced to a new, non-objective style of painting that was brewing in New York City and became known as Abstract Expressionism. His style became more fluid and spontaneous with beautiful gestural brushstrokes that evoked an expressionist style. He no long imitated traditional European artistic aesthetics and developed his own unique style. He was part of the landmark 9th Street Exhibition of 1951. His paintings were shown with artworks by Jackson Pollock, Helen Franenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Hans Hofmann, and several other Abstract Expressionist masters. Kappel moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1958 and taught at the Minneapolis School of Art. He continued to exhibit his work in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Walker Art Center. Source: Hugh Kappel Paintings 1936-1976 by Michael Birdsall[ Sight; height: 17 5/8 in x width: 23 1/2 in. Framed; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 29 1/4 in.

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    • Hugh Kappel Watercolor
      Sep. 28, 2018

      Hugh Kappel Watercolor

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1982). Abstract watercolor on paper.

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    • Hugh Kappel Collage
      Sep. 28, 2018

      Hugh Kappel Collage

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Hugh Kappel (1910-1988). Collage on paper in black and gold. Signed along the lower right.

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