Keith Haring Dancing Figures Mixed media on paper

Updated August 24, 2026

Artwork Title: Dancing Figures and Television Technique: Mixed media on paper Measures: 10 × 8 inches (25.4 × 20.3 cm) Year: 1985, based on the visible “85” inscription Condition: Good overall condition. The work presents strong black-and-white contrast with clearly defined linear imagery throughout. Minor handling wear and surface irregularities consistent with a work on paper may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private collection; reportedly discovered in a New York warehouse. Visual Description: A graphic black-and-white composition organized into two horizontal registers and populated by animated human and animal-like figures. The upper section incorporates a smiling television, light bulb, flying saucer, energetic figures, and radiating marks, while the lower section depicts multiple dancing figures surrounding a central raised figure. The imagery is executed in bold white linear forms against a black ground. The upper right bears the inscription “85,” and the work bears an inscription reading “K. Haring” along the right side. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: This hand-created artwork offers collectors an opportunity to enjoy the visual language, technique, composition, and artistic characteristics associated with the named artist at a substantially more accessible price point than authenticated works by that artist, which may command significantly higher prices in the established fine-art market. Offered “in the style of” the named artist, the work should be appreciated and valued on its own merits as a hand-created piece inspired by an important artistic tradition. It provides an accessible way to acquire a visually compelling artwork reflecting the aesthetic qualities associated with a celebrated artist without the price expectations attached to an authenticated work. Important Info: This artwork is uncatalogued and unauthenticated and has not been authenticated or approved by the named artist, their estate, foundation, catalogue raisonné committee, or other recognized authority. It is offered “in the style of” the named artist, a cataloging opinion describing stylistic characteristics and not a representation of authorship or authenticity. Any provenance reflects information accompanying the artwork when received and is not a certificate of authenticity. Any signature, inscription, stamp, date, or other marking should not be considered authentication. Estimaedt value: Any estimate represents the auction house’s good-faith opinion of the potential secondary-market value of the property based on factors such as medium, size, condition, subject, provenance information, visual characteristics, and comparable uncatalogued and unauthenticated works. Estimates are not based on the value of authenticated works by the named artist and are not appraisals, guarantees of value, or predictions of the final selling price.

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