Keith Haring (1958–1990) Painted Baseball

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Untitled Baseball Medium Hand-Painted Baseball Dimensions Official Major League Baseball Size Date Circa 1980s Condition Good overall condition. Surface presents stable hand-painted graphic imagery with vibrant black linework and well-preserved coloration. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. The baseball remains structurally sound and display-ready, preserving its exceptional decorative and collectible appeal. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance From the private collection of Daniel Whitmore, Chicago, Illinois; later acquired through Downtown Pop Gallery, New York, New York; subsequently held in a distinguished private collection in Palm Beach, Florida, before entering the present collection. Description This unique hand-painted baseball transforms a classic sporting object into a striking work of contemporary Pop Art through bold graphic linework, expressive symbols, and dynamic visual rhythm. Executed directly on an official baseball, the composition combines playful imagery with confident black outlines, creating an engaging sculptural object that bridges the worlds of art and sport. Attributed to Keith Haring (1958–1990), this work displays many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated visual language, including energetic linework, iconic symbolic imagery, and a bold graphic approach. The composition reflects the vibrant aesthetic that established Haring as one of the most recognizable figures of the international Pop Art movement.Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

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