7th Jun, 2023 18:30

Urban & Contemporary Art

 
Lot 209a
 

Keith Haring (American 1958-1990), 'Untitled (Subway Drawing)', circa 1980

Sold for £52,500

inc.premium


Condition Report

In good condition/artists condition
This work has been executed on black paper which was originally used to cover advertising posters on the New York Subway. As a result of this, there is a 'distressed' manner to the work, this has occurred during the removal of the drawing from the New York Subway. This is not considered damage and is part of the work's history.
This work has been framed in a black frame and float mounted, leaving all 4 corners of the work visible
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

 

Keith Haring (American 1958-1990), 'Untitled (Subway Drawing)', circa 1980, white chalk drawing on black paper; 123 x 162cm inc frame

Provenance:

Collection of Chandler Wade, former maintenance employee of NYC metro lines.
New York Private Collection

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 7th Jun, 2023

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