Keith Haring
(1958 - 1990)
In 1978 Keith Haring (1958-1990) moved to New York City after dropping out of a commercial arts school in Pittsburgh, realizing he had no interest in becoming a commercial graphic artist. New York offered an energy that Haring craved; he was swept-up in the activity outside of the museum system that thrived in subways, dance halls, and clubs. The Art Spirit, a manifesto that confirmed the independence of the artist, Christo’s public installations, and Warhol’s union of art and pop-culture influenced Haring greatly, which lead his own person style to be based upon the primacy of the line and confirmed his personal commitment to being a purely public artist. From 1982-1989 Haring produced over 50 public art projects for hospitals, charities, and children’s organizations.
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- Lot 361
- Keith Haring
- Untitled 2 (Free South Africa)
- 1985
- Published by Edition Schellmann, Munich
- Color lithograph on wove BFK Rives
- #12 of 60
- Signature lower right in graphite with artist’s signet and edition
- Sheet (vis.): 30.5″ x 38.25″; Frame: 39.5″ x 46.75″
- Literature: Littman, Klaus, ed. Keith Haring: Editions on Paper, 1982-1990. Stuttgart: Cantz, 1993. illustrated p 42.
- December 16, 2012 Auction
- Estimate: $5,000 – 7,000
- Realized: $7,500
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- Lot 362
- Keith Haring
- A Very Special Christmas
- 1987
- Published by A&M Records, Santa Monica
- Color silkscreen
- Unknown edition size
- Signature with date in grease pen lower right margin; signature and date in plate A&M Records commissioned the artist to design an album cover, posters, and a limited edition print with proceeds donated to the Special Olympics.
- Impression: 14.75″ x 18.875″; Sheet (vis.): 17.75″ x 21.5″; Frame: 18.5″ x 22.25″
- December 16, 2012 Auction
- Estimate: $3,000 – 5,000
- Realized: $3,750
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- Lot 251
- Keith Haring
- Untitled (Motorcycle Tank and Side Covers)
- 1985
- Paint, marker on metal
- Dated “85″ in marker lower left rear quadrant of tank
- Sold with letters from the Estate of Keith Haring with Foundation Identification numbers
- Tank: 24″ x 12″ x 14″; Side covers each: 4″ x 10.625″ x 8.5″
- October 7, 2012 Auction
- Estimate $30,000 – $40,000
- Realized: $38,750
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- Lot 214
- Keith Haring
- Untitled (Subway Drawing)
- 1981
- Chalk on paper
- Sheet: 36″ x 25.5″; Frame: 38.25″ x 29″
- May 6, 2012 Auction
- Estimate $20,000 – 30,000
- Realized $20,000
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- Lot 228
- Keith Haring, Untitled
- 1983
- Silver ink on pink paper
- Signed dated and inscribed “For Nancy & Zack” recto at top (not pictured)
- Offered in May 23, 2010 Auction
- Estimate: $8,000 – 10,000
- Realized $9,187.50
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- Lot 315
- Keith Haring, Untitled
- 1981
- Black vinyl or rubberized sheet with white oil paint stick
- Signed and dated verso
- Provenance: Purchased at Michelle Rosenfeld Gallery, New York, 1983
- December 2009 Auction
- Estimate: $25,000 – 35,000
- Realized: $88,812.50