Untitled

Medium: Woodcut in colors on Japon paper
Year: 1983
Image: 19 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches (48.9 x 64.1 cm)
Sheet: 24 x 29 1/2 inches (61 x 74.9 cm)
Edition: 60
Artist’s Proofs: 6
Literature: Littmann p. 28

Signed, dated and numbered in pencil

 

Untitled (Red and Black Woodcut) is a loud, frenzied explosion of color and chaos, pulsing with the energy of scattered lightning bolts, each line crackling with a bright, electric intensity that illuminates the canvas like a burst of red-hot flames. Although Haring was renowned for using rich symbolism in his visual narratives, this work showcases his affinity for creating ambiguity and inviting the audience to decipher meaning and establish connections. Two gender-neutral figures are captured in a moment that appears as if they have collided, becoming intertwined with each other, and possibly suggesting Haring’s interest in movement or the persistent theme of connection seen in his works.

 

 

 

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Auction Results

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SBI Art Auction: 9 March 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 8,495,000 / USD 57,325

KEITH HARING
Untitled (Littmann p. 28), 1983
Woodcut
Signed, dated and numbered on the lower right
From the edition of 60

Christie’s New-York: 22 February 2016
Estimated: USD 7,000 – 10,000
USD 30,000

KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
Untitled, 1983
Woodcut in colors on Japon paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered 35/60

Phillips London: 21 January 2016
Estimated: GBP 7,000 – 9,000
GBP 17,500