Phillips will launch its upcoming Editions Sale in New York City next week. Leading the auction is Keith Haring‘s last print entitled Best Buddies (1990) which he made before his death that same year.
“Haring created the work at the request of his friend Anthony Shriver, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and founder of Best Buddies, a non-profit organization that was in need of a new logo. We are offering this last impression from the publisher,” as per a statement by Phillips.”Phillips is honored to offer this last impression of the edition from the personal collection of Chris Murray, who has gifted the piece by KeithHaring in recognition of his support and friendship.”
The artwork, which measures 55.9 x 70.2 centimeters, is titled and numbered 9/200 on the front in pencil. Moreover, the piece is also penned with the aforesaid details on the reverse portion by Julia Gruen who is the executive director of the Keith Haring Foundation.
Best Buddies has a presale estimate of $18,000-$25,000 USD. The Editions Sale will officially launch on April 23, head over to Phillips’ official website to learn more.
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Christie’s New York is set to auction off one of Jeff Koons’ most famous artworks as part of its forthcoming Post War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale next month. Created nearly three decades ago, Koons’ mirror-like Rabbit sculpture stands three feet tall and was made using the artist’s signature stainless steel material. The piece was first shown at New York City’s Ileana Sonnabend Gallery back in 1986.
“Few works of art of its generation can have the same instant recognisability: it has been on the cover of books, exhibition catalogs, and magazines. A monumental blow-up version even featured in the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Christie’s in a statement.
The Rabbit is number two from an edition of only three plus one artist’s proof. Christie’s set a sale estimate of $50,000,000-$70,000,000 USD with the auction to be held this May 15 at the dealer’s New York location. Stay tuned for auction results.
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Christie’s New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
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