KEITH HARING | Untitled

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, New York (thence by descent)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. Condition: This work is in good and original condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing board in the upper two corners. The bottom and left edges are deckled. All surface irregularities and staining look to be original and in keeping with the artist's choice of found media. There is a horizontal crease to the centre of the composition, with a tiny associated tear to the centre of the right edge from previous folding, which looks to be original.
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