Jean-Michel Basquiat American Acrylic on Canvas

Updated September 1, 2026

Artwork Title: King Samo Technique: Acrylic on canvas with exposed wood supports Measures: 32 × 32 inches (81.3 × 81.3 cm) Year: 1995, based on the visible “95” inscription Condition: Good overall condition. The painted surface presents vivid color saturation, energetic gestural brushwork, layered pigment, handwritten text, and expressive linear elements throughout. Areas of exposed wood support form part of the presentation. Minor surface irregularities and handling wear may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private collection, New York. Visual Description: A bold Neo-Expressionist composition dominated by a large mask-like black head set against an intense turquoise ground. Smaller mask and skull-like figures, fragmented text, symbols, gestural marks, and repeated inscriptions populate the surrounding surface. Red, orange, white, black, and turquoise create strong contrasts throughout. Visible words and phrases include “KING,” “SAMO,” and “BACK,” contributing to the work's graffiti-inspired urban character. 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.

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