This lot consists of a hand executed marker drawing. The label en verso lists the painting as "Marker on Board". Drawing is done in the contemporary style of street artist Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990). "K. Haring 86" is hand written in marker at top right along with a cross-hair symbol. Image depicts a person anthropomorphized with pig features. The pig-person is covered in red dots, likely meant to symbolize Chicken Pox, a common theme of Keith Haring. The figure is donning a huge grin and oversized red bowtie. A dynamic piece that surges with the inimitable energy of Haring. Drawing could be the highlight of any modern art collection. Framed piece measures approximately 24.5" x 24.5", image sight measures approximately 18.5" x 18.5".

Paper label affixed en verso reads "TONY SHAFRAZI GALLERY" along with a New York City address. Additional information lists the artist as "Keith Haring" "Untitled" and the date of "1986". The medium is listed as "Marker on Board" with a stock number of "754".

An ink stamp reads "CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY". Hand signature on the COA reads "Julia Gruen" along with legible and illegible writing.

Additional paper label affixed en verso lists the name "Galerie 99" along with a Florida address. Additional information on the label list the artist as "Haring" the title as "Untitled" and the technique as "Original Drawing". There's also an illegible hand signature.

"K. Haring 1986" is handwritten in black marker along with the words "ORIGINALLY DRAWN ON THE STREET --"

Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 - February 16, 1990) was an American artist whose pop art and graffiti-like work grew out of the New York City street culture of the 1980s. Haring's work grew to popularity from his spontaneous drawings in New York City subways-chalk outlines of figures, dogs, and other stylized images-on blank black advertising-space backgrounds. After public recognition he created larger scale works, such as colorful murals, many of them commissioned. His imagery has "become a widely recognized visual language". His later work often addressed political and societal themes-especially homosexuality and AIDS-through his own iconography.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Framed piece measures approximately 24.5" x 24.5", image sight measures approximately 18.5" x 18.5".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Frame and drawing are in excellent shape. A human hair is visible under the glass. Overall image and signature are crisp, vibrant and show very well.