This lot consists of a framed mixed media (gouache and ink) on paper, hand written and dated "K. Haring 88" by the artist with an accompanying crosshair symbol. The crosshair symbol often accompanies Keith Haring's signature. Image depicts a massive television set, which almost bulges with the squeaky clean smiles on the cartoon characters within. The television set is supported and crawled across by anonymous red figures, while a large hand extends from the right to adjust a dial. Done in the tongue-in-cheek, graffiti art style of Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990). A stamp en verso reads, "TONY SHAFRAZI GALLERY, 163 Mercer St., New York, N.Y. 10012. Telephone 212-925-8732. KEITH HARING." This framed piece measures approximately 17" x 21". Image sight measures approximately 11" x 15".
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Framed approx. 17" x 21". Image approx. 11" x 15".


Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe. This is one of the pieces from those collections.

Please note: This work is being sold "In the style of" the named artist. “In the style of” works are works by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.

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Overall fair condition. Water damage has occurred to the outer matte frame. The artwork itself remains clear and bright.