Untitled (1986) is the largest print in the artist’s oeuvre, depicting a hydra-like figure, whose head of tentacles morphs into individual bodies. This print is a jubilant embrace of cultural intersectionality and social responsibility. In this work, often referred to simply as “Cup Man”, Haring’s quintessential dance of lines takes a rhythmic twist. His signature faceless figure undergoes a delightful transformation, evolving into a matryoshka, the iconic Russian nesting doll known for its vivid colors and meticulous patterns. Embracing the lively palette characteristic of these dolls, Haring melds his unerring urban energy with this traditional Russian motif. The figure, with its torso unfurling into individual entities, is a fascinating nod to the multi-layered nature of human identity, just as matryoshkas unveil smaller versions of themselves with each opened layer.

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Van Ham Cologne: 11 June 2026
Estimated: EUR 30,000 – 50,000
EUR 52,800 / USD 61,775

KEITH HARING  (1958 Kutztown, PA/USA–1990 New York)
Untitled (Cup Man) (Littmann p. 116), 1989
From the “Kinderstern” portfolio, published to support the charity for children with cancer
Color silkscreen on card
Signed, dated and numbered 47/100
Edition Domberger, Filderstadt (publisher)
The sheet bears the publisher’s blind stamp

The catalogue raisonné lists the version with a blue background and dimensions of 76 x 53 cm. For the ‘Kinderstern’ portfolio, a turquoise background was used and the dimensions were adjusted

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Kastern Auktionen: 14 November 2025
Estimated: EUR 26,000 – 40,000
EUR 38,000 (Hammer)
EUR 47,500 / USD 55,330

KEITH HARING (1958 Reading, Pennsylvania – 1990 New York)
Untitled (Cup Man) (Littmann p. 116), 1989
from the portfolio: “Kinderstern”
Color screenprint/cardboard
Edition: 84/100
Signed and dated in pencil at the lower right: K. Haring (19)89
Edition dry stamp lower left: PRINTED BY DOMBERGER

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Heritage Auctions: 24 October 2023
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 61,250

KEITH HARING
Untitled (Cup Man), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, editioned 48/100 and dated in pencil along lower and right edges

Uppsala Stockholm: 12 May 2023
Estimated: SEK 250,000 – 300,000
SEK 520,000 (Hammer)
SEK 650,000 / USD 62,910

KEITH HARING (USA 1958‑1990).
”Untitled – 1989” (Cup Man) (Littman p. 116‑117), 1989
Screenprint in colors
Signed, dated and numbered K. Haring ’89 AP 22/30
An artist’s proof aside of the edition of 100

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Van Ham: 1 March 2023
Estimated: EUR 20,000
EUR 66,000 / USD 69,605

KEITH HARING
Untitled (Cup Man), 1989
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, numbered AP 16/30 and dated in pencil along right edge

Sotheby’s London: 26 September 2018
Estimated: GBP 8,000 – 12,000
GBP 27,500 / USD 36,240

KEITH HARING
Untitled (Littmann pp. 116-117), 1989
Screen-print in colors
Signed in pencil, dated, numbered 100/100

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