Lot 270
  • 270

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Untitled aka Portrait of Pierre
  • signed and dedicated To Pierre on the reverse
  • oilstick and graphite on paper
  • 22 1/2 by 22 1/4 in. 57.2 by 56.5 cm.
  • Executed in 1983, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Authentication Committee of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Provenance

Vrej Baghoomian, Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board along the top. The lower edge of the sheet is deckled. There is light evidence of handling to the sheet with some stray medium and light media accretions noted, likely inherent to the artist's working method and studio environment. There are a few soft creases to the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas.
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