This is an original Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960 - 1988)! We base this attribution on the same medium, style, complexity, and signature as used by Van Gogh. Medium: Pencil on paper. Condition: Very good overall appearance with aging in the paper and the drawing has faded some over the years. A vintage magazine article has been adhered to the verso for preservation. Paper Size: 15 x 19.75 in. Provenance: From the private estate of a long time art collector. According to the consignor this original artwork has not undergone an expert authentication certification process, hence is being sold as manner of the artist. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner or style of the named artist and possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Congratulations to the winning bidder on this spectacular piece of original art!