7th Dec, 2023 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 177

Lot 177 - Keith Haring (American 1958-1990) 'Three Eyes', 1982

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Keith Haring (American 1958-1990) 'Three Eyes', 1982

Sold for £375
Estimated at £300 - £500

inc.premium

Condition Report

In good condition
No knocks or tears to the sheet
Minor wear to around the edges and corners of the sheet, and some discolouration to the sheet verso
Minor crease to the lower left hand corner of the sheet, visible upon close inspection
Some minor scratches to the sheet and one mark to the lower right hand section
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Keith Haring (American 1958-1990) 'Three Eyes', 1982, screenprint in colour on wove paper, from an unnumbered edition of 2000, published by Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York; sheet: 22.9 x 23cm

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

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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.