Ending 15th May, 2024 20:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 218a

Lot 218 - Keith Haring (American 1958-1990), 'Bayer Suite', 1982

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Keith Haring (American 1958-1990), 'Bayer Suite', 1982

Sold for £6,250

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible knocks, tears or creases to either of the sheets
A yellowing discolouration can be seen across the sheets, this is due to the age of the work.
Framed in black frames edge to edge
These works have not been examined out of the frame.

Keith Haring (American 1958-1990), 'Bayer Suite', 1982, a complete set of six offset lithographs in colours on thin wove paper, all signed to the plate, from the un-signed edition of 70, published by Bayer AG on the occasion of the release of the medication Sali-Adalat; sheets: 29.8 x 24.1cm each (framed)

Auction: Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors, ending 15th May, 2024

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Keith Haring

Keith Haring emerged as a significant figure in the East Village art scene of 1980s New York, alongside contemporaries such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. He effectively connected the realms of fine art and street culture, initially expressing his creativity through graffiti on subway cars and sidewalks before transitioning to a more formal studio practice. Haring's work synthesized the playful elements of cartoon imagery with the visceral intensity characteristic of Art Brut artists like Jean Dubuffet, resulting in a unique pop-graffiti style defined by dynamic, boldly outlined figures set against vibrant or patterned backgrounds. His artwork frequently addressed pressing social issues, including exploitation, oppression, substance abuse, and the looming threat of nuclear disaster; his engagement with these themes intensified following his AIDS diagnosis in 1987. In contemporary times, Haring's pieces command prices in the seven-figure range at auctions and have been featured in solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among others.