
Untitled
1981
This work exemplifies Basquiat's characteristic use of oilstick, a medium he favored for its visceral immediacy and ability to create bold, gestural marks across paper. The artist's typical vocabulary of fragmented text, anatomical references, and expressive abstraction likely animates the composition, reflecting his synthesis of street art sensibilities with fine art traditions. Created during his prolific career in the 1980s, the piece demonstrates his influential approach to layering meaning through spontaneous mark making and cultural commentary.
- Medium
- oilstick on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction
November 21, 2024
Estimate: $1,800,000 – $2,500,000
Lot 37
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