Jean-Michel Basquiat

Updated October 27, 2026

Title: Crowned Figure with Blue Face and Red Eye Before Red and Yellow Fields Technique: Acrylic on canvas Measures: 23 x 15 inches (58.4 x 38.1 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Appears in generally good visual condition based on the photographs supplied, with bold, saturated coloration and loose, energetic brushwork, including dry-brushed passages, scumbled color, and incised-looking white linework. No significant paint losses or tears are apparent in the available images. Minor surface irregularities, light handling marks, and age-related wear may be present. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private Colelction Visual Description: A raw, frontal half-length figure dominates this vertical composition, set against a background split into broad zones of vermilion red at upper left, cream and pale pink at upper right, and golden yellow and cerulean blue below. The figure's head is a black mask-like form with a sky-blue face, outlined and crossed by scratchy white lines, with one eye a bright red disc marked with a black cross and the other a crimson ring. A grimacing mouth of white teeth sits above a long black neck striated with white marks. From the head, thick black strokes radiate outward like wild hair or a spiked crown, ending in rough crosses at the top. The torso is framed by a pale pink and white jacket drawn with angular black contours, over a red and black shirt layered with white grid lines and a small asterisk. Around the figure, sketchy black and red lines suggest architecture, a table with bottles at right, and triangular forms at upper right. The aggressive, graffiti-inflected line, the mask-like head, and the layering of drawing over expressive color fields reflect the visual language of Neo-Expressionism and early-1980s street-influenced painting. The lower right bears a painted inscription reading "BASQUIAT" beneath a small crown symbol. This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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