Black oil chalk on wove paper, untitled (The Head of a King), pencil signed (Jean-Michel Basquiat*, 1960-1988) and dated 1982. 14 5/8 x 11 inches. Very good condition. Unframed for inspection and shipping.

Provenance: Ex-collection, Robert Jackson, Los Angeles, California. Acquired by the current owner from Robert Jackson, who allegedly acquired the drawing directly from the artist. (We have no further information about Robert Jackson.)

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