Artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat & Andy Warhol (Americans, 20th Century).
Title: "Warhol * Basquiat Paintings [second edition/printing]".
Medium: Color offset lithograph.
Date: Composed 1985. Printed 1999.
Dimensions: Overall size: 27 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (692 x 489 mm). Image size: 26 1/8 x 16 1/2 in. (664 x 419 mm).
Lot Note(s): Edition unknown. Smooth white wove paper. The full sheet. Fine impression. Fine condition. Comment(s): The legendary, iconic, and famous poster of two of the greatest artists of the latter part of the 20th Century, perhaps the most poignant and enduring image of the 1980's NYC art scene. The poster was reissued by Tony Shafrazi in 1999. The image is by Michael Halsband. The show displayed the collaborative paintings that Warhol and Basquiat worked on from 1984-1985. These works were the culmination of their friendship, one which began in the late 70's. Eventually, the two began work on the paintings that would constitute the bulk of this exhibition. But the process was not without conflict. Warhol, whose work ethic was legendary, grew frustrated with Basquiat's erratic appearances and the two worked very little on the paintings at the same time. The show was a financial and critical failure and marked the end of their friendship. The full title of the poster is: Tony Shafrazi * Bruno Bischofberger Present: Warhol * Basquiat Paintings © 1999 Tony Shafrazi Gallery 119 Wooster Street New York, September 14 through October 19, 1985, 163 Mercer Street New York. [27963-5-400]

Fine condition