Made entirely of primary colors contained within thick black lines, Pop Shop VI is typical of Haring’s oeuvre. Featuring conjoined figures emanating lines of energy in a display of solidarity and community, these joyful images make it easy to see why Haring became such a household name, adored by kids and collectors alike.
Introduction
This set was printed in the year before Haring died from AIDS and is closely tied to his Pop Shop project which saw him open up a store in downtown Manhattan selling his designs on t-shirts, badges and more for as little as 50 cents. Aimed at kids and collectors alike, the Pop Shops were a place where Haring could sell his art for as little as 50 cents. The store stocked t-shirts, badges and magnets featuring his now ubiquitous designs.
TSENG KWONG CHI (1950-1990), Keith Haring at the Pop Shop, c. 1985
While the project was praised by friends such as Andy Warhol who was fascinated by the possibilities of the work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction, it was snubbed by many leading art world figures who placed more value on original works of art.
“I could earn more money if I just painted a few things and jacked up the price. My shop is an extension of what I was doing in the subway stations, breaking down the barriers between high and low art”.
His love for commercial and Pop art was evident in his first experiments with street art which saw him creating signature figures he named ‘icons’, such as the barking dog, the radiant child and the winged superman. He would reproduce these figures over and over again, in bright colors reminiscent of advertising and later, just before his death from AIDS in 1990, in plain white embossings.
TSENG KWONG CHI (1950-1990), Keith Haring at the Pop Shop, c. 1985
This portfolio shows Haring’s mastery of screen printing as a medium. Though he had experimented with print techniques such as lithography in the late 70s and 80s it wasn’t until 1983 that Haring began making screen prints, or serigraphs, which offered a way of creating multiple images, that artists had adopted from the world of commercial printing. This move to screen printing was undoubtedly due in part to the method being popularized by Warhol, one of Haring’s most important influences, and soon he was producing ever more inventive and daring work.
Pop Shop VI, 1989
Pop Shop VI
The complete set of four screenprints in colors
Medium: Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Year: 1989
Image: 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (29.1 x 37.4 cm)
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34×42 cm)
Edition: 200
Artist’s Proofs: 25 AP
Hors Commerce: 20 HC
Publishers: Martin Lawrence Limited Editions and The Artist
Printer: Durham Press, Pennsylvania
Literature: Littmann pp. 150-151
Each signed, dated and numbered in pencil by Julia Gruen, the executor for the artist’s estate, with the estate stamp, and an iguana blindstamp on the vers
1. Plate 1 (Littmann p.150)
2. Plate 2 (Littmann p. 150)
3. Plate 3 (Littmann p. 151)
4. Plate 4 (Littmann p. 151)
2025 Auction Results
Pop Shop VI Plate 1 (L. 150), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 1) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Pop Shop VI Plate 2 (L. 150), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 2) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Pop Shop VI Plate 3 (L. 151), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 3) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Pop Shop VI Plate 3 (L. 151), 1989
Sotheby’s New-York: 15 April 2025
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 22,860
KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI: Plate III (Littmann p. 151), 1989
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Inscribed AP 13/25 in pencil on the estate stamp on the verso
One of 25 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 200
Pop Shop VI Plate 3 (L. 151), 1989
Mallet Japan: 6 March 2025
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 1,600,000 (Hammer)
JPY 1,865,000 / USD 12,600
KEITH HARING
Pl.3 from ‘Pop Shop VI’ (Littmann p. 151), 1989
Screenprint
With a certificate of authenticity stamp by the Keith Haring Estate, Julia Gruen’s signature
Edition 151/200
Pop Shop VI Plate 4 (L. 151), 1989
Sotheby’s London: 24 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 6,000 – 8,000
GBP 12,700 / USD 17,020
KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI: One Plate (Plate 4) (L. p. 151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen (Executor of the Keith Haring Estate)
Dated and numbered 16/200 on the Estate Stamp verso
This impression is number 16 from the edition of 200 plus 25 artist’s proofs
Pop Shop VI Plate 4 (L. 151), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 4) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
2024 Auction Results
Pop Shop VI Plate 2 (L. 150), 1989
Heritage Auctions: 10 December 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 16,875
KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
Untitled (Plate two), from Pop Shop VI, 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34.3 x 41.9 cm)
A.P. 19/25 (aside from an edition of 200)
Signed, editioned, and dated by Julia Gruen, the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, with the artist’s estate stamp verso; printer’s chop mark lower left
Pop Shop VI (L. 150-151), 1989
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 21,600
COMPLETE SET
KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
The complete set of four screenprints in colors on wove paper
All sheets: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34×42 cm)
Each signed in pencil on the estate stamp on the verso by Julia Gruen, the Executor of the Keith Haring Estate
Each dated and numbered 152/200
Pop Shop VI (L. 150-151), 1989
Christie’s online: 27 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 35,000 – 45,000
GBP 37,800 / USD 47,745
COMPLETE SET
KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
Pop Shop VI, 1989
The complete set of four screenprints in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered by the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, Julia Gruen
With the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse, each numbered 95/200
Pop Shop VI (L. 150-151), 1989
Bonhams LA: 26 March 2024
Estimated: USD 35,000 – 55,000
USD 74,160
COMPLETE SET
The complete set, comprising four screenprints in colors on wove paper
Each with the artist’s estate stamp (verso)
Each signed in pencil, dated and numbered 53/200 (3) and 61/200 respectively
by Julia Gruen (the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, total edition includes 25 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Results
NO AUCTION SALE OF POP SHOP VI PRINTS
2022 Auction Results
Pop Shop VI Plate 2 (L. 150), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 9 February 2022
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 21,250
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI, Plate 2, 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered HC 3/20 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on reverse
Pop Shop VI Plate 3 (L. 151), 1989
Bonhams New-York: 1 November 2022
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 15,000
USD 18,487
KEITH HARING
Untitled, from Pop Shop VI (Littmann p.151), 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen (the executor of the Keith Haring Estate) on the reverse
Sated and numbered 171/200 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Pop Shop VI (L. 150-151), 1989
Bonhams Los Angeles: 27 September 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 53,295
COMPLETE SET
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
The complete set, comprising 4 screen-prints in colors on wove paper
Each with the artist’s estate stamp (on reverse)
Each signed in pencil, dated and numbered 182/200 by Julia Gruen
(the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, total edition includes 25 artist’s proofs)
Pop Shop VI (L. 150-151), 1989
Artnet Auctions: 7 April 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 55,000
COMPLETE SET
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI (complete set of 4 works), 1989
Screen-prints in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 5/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on reverse
Plate 1 (L. 150)
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 1) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Phillips New-York: 24 July 2020
Estimated: USD 5,000 – 7,000
USD 11,250
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one plate, 1989/1995
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Signed by Julia Gruen (Executor for the Keith Haring Estate)
Dated ‘3/9/95’ and numbered 168/200 in pencil on the Estate Stamp on the reverse
Plate 2 (L. 150)
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 2) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Heritage Auctions: 10 December 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 16,875
KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
Untitled (Plate two), from Pop Shop VI, 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34.3 x 41.9 cm)
A.P. 19/25 (aside from an edition of 200)
Signed, editioned, and dated by Julia Gruen, the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, with the artist’s estate stamp verso; printer’s chop mark lower left
Artnet Auctions: 9 February 2022
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 21,250
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI, Plate 2, 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered HC 3/20 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on reverse
Phillips New-York: 24 July 2020
Estimated: USD 4,000 – 6,000
USD 11,250
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one plate, 1989/1995
Screen-print in color on wove paper
Signed by Julien Gruen (Executor for the Keith Haring Estate)
Dated ‘3-9-95’ and numbered 159/200 in pencil on the Estate Stamp on the reverse
Phillips London: 24 January 2019
Estimated: GBP 3,000 – 4,000
GBP 6,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one plate, 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated ’11/3/93′ and numbered 36/200 in pencil by Julia Gruen
(Executor for the Keith Haring Estate)
on a stamped Certificate of Authenticity on the reverse
Plate 3 (L. 151)
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 3) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Sotheby’s New-York: 15 April 2025
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 22,860
KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI: Plate III (Littmann p. 151), 1989
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Inscribed AP 13/25 in pencil on the estate stamp on the verso
One of 25 artist’s proofs aside from the numbered edition of 200
Mallet Japan: 6 March 2025
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 1,600,000 (Hammer)
JPY 1,865,000 / USD 12,600
KEITH HARING
Pl.3 from ‘Pop Shop VI’ (Littmann p. 151), 1989
Screenprint
With a certificate of authenticity stamp by the Keith Haring Estate, Julia Gruen’s signature
Edition 151/200
Bonhams New-York: 1 November 2022
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 15,000
USD 18,487
KEITH HARING
Untitled, from Pop Shop VI (Littmann p.151), 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen (the executor of the Keith Haring Estate) on the reverse
Sated and numbered 171/200 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Plate 4 (L. 151)
Sotheby’s London: 24 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 6,000 – 8,000
GBP 12,700 / USD 17,020KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI: One Plate (Plate 4) (L. p. 151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen (Executor of the Keith Haring Estate)
Dated and numbered 16/200 on the Estate Stamp verso
This impression is number 16 from the edition of 200 plus 25 artist’s proofs
Artnet Auctions: 18 September 2025
Estimated: USD 12,000 – 18,000
USD 15,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI: one print, (Plate 4) (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 95/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the reverse (as issued)
Complete Sets
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 21,600
KEITH HARING (1958 – 1990)
Pop Shop VI (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
The complete set of four screenprints in colors on wove paper
All sheets: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34×42 cm)
Each signed in pencil on the estate stamp on the verso by Julia Gruen, the Executor of the Keith Haring Estate
Each dated and numbered 152/200
Christie’s online: 27 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 35,000 – 45,000
GBP 37,800 / USD 47,745
KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
Pop Shop VI, 1989
The complete set of four screenprints in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered by the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, Julia Gruen
With the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse, each numbered 95/200
Bonhams LA: 26 March 2024
Estimated: USD 35,000 – 55,000
USD 74,160
The complete set, comprising four screenprints in colors on wove paper
Each with the artist’s estate stamp (verso)
Each signed in pencil, dated and numbered 53/200 (3) and 61/200 respectively
by Julia Gruen (the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, total edition includes 25 artist’s proofs)
Bonhams Los Angeles: 27 September 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 53,295
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI (Littmann pp. 150-151), 1989
The complete set, comprising 4 screen-prints in colors on wove paper
Each with the artist’s estate stamp (on reverse)
Each signed in pencil, dated and numbered 182/200 by Julia Gruen
(the executor of the Keith Haring Estate, total edition includes 25 artist’s proofs)
Artnet Auctions: 7 April 2022
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 55,000
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop VI (complete set of 4 works), 1989
Screen-prints in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 5/200 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on reverse
Sotheby’s New-York: 23 July 2021
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 69,300
Pop Shop VI (Littmann pages 150-51), 1989
The complete set of four screen-prints in colors
Each with the estate stamp on the verso
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen, the executor for the artist’s estate
Dated ‘3/9/95’ and numbered 109/200
Pop Shop Quad VI
Pop Shop Quad VI
Medium: Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Year: 1989/1997
Sheet: 24×30 inches (61×76 cm)
Edition: 75
Publisher: Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, New York
Literature: Littmann p. 143
Signed by Julia Gruen (Executor for the Keith Haring Estate), dated and numbered in pencil on the Estate stamp on the reverse with an Iguana blindstamp
Auction Results
Artnet Auctions: 4 February 2021
Estimated: USD 22,000 – 28,000
USD 26,400
KEITH HARING
Pop Shop Quad VI, 1989
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Signed, dated and numbered 3/75 by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on reverse
Phillips London: 12 September 2019
Estimated: GBP 12,000 – 18,000
GBP 15,000
KEITH HARING
Untitled (Pop Shop Quad VI), 1989/1997
Screen-print in colors on wove paper
Signed by Julia Gruen (Executor for the Keith Haring Estate)
Dated ’10/6/97′ and numbered 3/75 in pencil on the Estate stamp on the reverse