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KEITH HARING | Untitled
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Keith Haring
- Untitled
- signed, signed with the artist's monogram and dated Nov. 21 1984 on the reverse
- sumi ink and gouache on paper
- 58.1 by 73.6 cm. 22 7/8 by 29 in.
Provenance
Tony Shafrazi, New York
Alexander Roussos Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1987
Alexander Roussos Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1987
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the red tones are slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the backing board in numerous places. Very close inspection reveals a few minutes specks of loss to the red pigment.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
“It’s probably one of my major faults that I pursue physical love with such obsession. It was always the first and foremost aspect that I took care of. I always felt that intellectual stimulation and companionship could be supplied by other people… For me, the physical part was so overpowering that I just let it lead me around in this really obsessive way” (Keith Haring cited in: John Gruen, The Authorized Biography, New York 1991, p. 139).