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Keith Haring Bad Boys 1 (Littmann PP. 57) For Sale
Keith Haring
Bad Boys 1 (Littmann PP. 57), 1986
Silkscreen
20 x 26 in 50.8 x 66 cm
Edition
Edition of 30
About this work
Keith Haring’s Bad Boys series, created in 1986, features artworks with sinuous lines that form a mountainous landscape of male orifice, a homoerotic fantasy of Courbet’s L’Origine du Monde. True to a fantasy, Haring’s Bad Boys works leaves less for imagination than the French Realist’s: the body becomes a game of geometry and abstraction, a land of myriad possibilities in the artist’s hands. Stripping the body off of flesh however does not mean its sexuality is to be erased either. Signs of pleasure are traceable while the source of exhilaration becomes the focal point.
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Auction History
Untitled, from Bad Boys · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2022-06 · $8,287
Untitled, from Bad Boys (Littmann p.59) · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2022-06 · $8,287
Untitled, from Bad Boys · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2021-11 · $7,650
Untitled (from the Bad Boys portfolio) · Keith Haring · Los Angeles Modern · 2022-04 · $5,760
Untitled, from Bad Boys · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2021-11 · $5,500
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About the Bad Boys Series
Keith Haring Bad Boys Prints For Sale
Keith Haring's "Bad Boys" series represents a pivotal moment in the artist's exploration of homoerotic imagery and personal identity, created during the height of his commercial and critical success in 1986. This bold suite of screenprints demonstrates Haring's fearless approach to sexual politics and LGBTQ+ representation during the AIDS crisis, combining his signature visual vocabulary with provocative subject matter that challenged mainstream sensibilities. The series showcases Haring's mastery of rhythmic composition and his ability to transform taboo subjects into celebratory, life-affirming imagery that remains culturally significant nearly four decades later.
Technically, the "Bad Boys" prints exemplify Haring's sophisticated understanding of screenprinting as a democratic medium, building upon his commitment to accessible art while creating works of substantial collector value. Each print in the series features Haring's characteristic bold linework and vibrant color palettes, with compositions that balance playful energy against deliberate compositional structure. The Littmann catalogue raisonné references (PP. 57-59) provide essential scholarly documentation, establishing clear provenance and authentication for these works. The variation across the seven prints demonstrates Haring's experimental approach to seriality, with each work functioning independently while contributing to the series' cohesive narrative.
From a market perspective, the "Bad Boys" series occupies an increasingly important position within Haring's collected oeuvre. As museums and institutions continue to recognize the historical significance of queer art from the 1980s, these prints have experienced sustained appreciation and heightened collector interest. The series offers compelling entry points for both established Haring collectors seeking to deepen their holdings and new collectors drawn to works that combine aesthetic power with social commentary. Complete sets remain particularly desirable, though individual prints have proven to be strong standalone acquisitions.
The "Bad Boys" series ultimately demonstrates why Haring's work transcends its 1980s origins, addressing themes of desire, identity, and liberation that resonate with contemporary audiences. These prints represent Haring at his most personally expressive and artistically confident.
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About Keith Haring
Keith Haring prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the most sought-after series in his catalogue: the Blueprint Drawings, Retrospect, Lucky Strike, Andy Mouse, and the Pop Shop editions. Keith Haring paintings for sale and Keith Haring original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections with full provenance.
Keith Haring (1958–1990) transformed the walls of the New York City subway into a gallery before taking his visual language to the world's most prestigious museums. Born in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, he arrived in New York in 1978 and developed the bold, energetic vocabulary — radiant babies, barking dogs, crawling figures — that would define his legacy. His career was cut short when he died of AIDS-related complications in 1990 at thirty-one, having compressed a lifetime's output into a decade of extraordinary productivity.
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Keith Haring paintings for sale represent some of the most sought-after works on the contemporary secondary market. His paintings — executed in acrylic on canvas, tarpaulin, or found materials — carry his full signature vocabulary: interlocking figures, radiating lines, and the symbolic shorthand developed across thousands of public works and private commissions. Major series include the Blueprint Drawings, Icons, and monumental canvases that translate his street aesthetic into gallery-scale statements.
Haring's auction record reflects his enduring market strength. Works from his most productive period (1982–1989) consistently achieve seven-figure results at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips. Paintings from the White Icons series — stark works on black backgrounds — are among his most instantly recognisable and command exceptional premiums. At Guy Hepner Gallery, we source Keith Haring paintings for sale from authenticated secondary market collections with full provenance documentation.
Keith Haring Prints For Sale
Keith Haring prints for sale encompass a rich body of editions produced throughout the 1980s. His screenprint series are particularly prized: Andy Mouse, Lucky Strike, Retrospect (1989), and the Pop Shop editions produced through his own retail venture on Lafayette Street. Signed and numbered editions from these series are the most actively traded and form the foundation of many Haring collections.
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Beyond prints, Haring produced drawings, sculptures, and unique works on paper. His Blueprint Drawings — executed with ink on blueprint paper — offer collectors an intimate window into his process and are increasingly sought after. When acquiring Keith Haring original art for sale, prioritise works with clear exhibition history and provenance from dealers who worked with Haring during his lifetime. Signed prints from identified series with documented edition details offer the strongest combination of accessibility and long-term value.
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