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Keith Haring Chocolate Buddha (Littmann PP. 122-125) For Sale
Keith Haring
Chocolate Buddha (Littmann PP. 122-125), 1989
The complete set of five lithographs
22 x 27 3/4 in (each) 55.9 x 70.5 cm (each)
Edition
Edition of 90 (each)
About this work
In the 1989 Chocolate Buddha series, Keith Haring continues to employ his distinctive use of lines while exploring new imagery and artistic techniques. He introduces symmetrical iconography filled with different colors, drawing inspiration from classical Buddhist art forms. This series achieves a harmonious blend between representing recognizable figures and abstraction. Haring infuses a dynamic energy into the prints by employing vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Each print in the series possesses an engaging and compulsive quality, imparting a feeling of motion to what would otherwise be static images.
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Auction History
Chocolate Buddha 1-5 · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2024-10 · $63,000
Chocolate Buddha 1-5 · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2016-11 · $35,000
CHOCOLATE BUDDHA (L. PP. 122-125) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2017-04 · $32,500
Chocolate Buddha · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2013-11 · $31,250
Chocolate Buddha 1-5 · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2013-10 · $27,500
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About the Chocolate Buddha Series
Keith Haring Chocolate Buddha Prints For Sale
Created in 1989, Keith Haring's Chocolate Buddha series represents a profound meditation on spirituality, consumption, and Eastern philosophy produced during the final year of the artist's life. This significant body of work comprises multiple variations, including the iconic pink iteration and numbered editions 1 through 5 (Littmann PP. 122-125), each exploring the intersection of sacred iconography and contemporary American consumer culture. The series exemplifies Haring's mature artistic vision, combining his signature bold linework with deeper philosophical inquiries that transcend the Pop Art sensibility of his earlier subway drawings and public murals.
The Chocolate Buddha works showcase Haring's masterful command of screenprinting technique, utilizing vibrant color fields and his characteristic thick black outlines to create immediately recognizable compositions. The juxtaposition of the Buddha figure—a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual transcendence—with references to chocolate, a commodity associated with indulgence and desire, creates a deliberate tension that speaks to Haring's commentary on 1980s materialism and the commercialization of spiritual practices in Western society. Documented in the Littmann catalogue raisonné (pages 122-125), these works demonstrate technical precision and conceptual sophistication that distinguish Haring's late-period production.
In the contemporary art market, the Chocolate Buddha series occupies a significant position within Haring's oeuvre, representing the artist's philosophical maturity and his engagement with non-Western spiritual traditions. These works are particularly valued by serious collectors for their art historical importance as examples of Haring's final creative period, their impeccable provenance documentation, and their role in bridging Pop Art, street art, and conceptual practice. The series demonstrates why Haring remains one of the most influential artists of the late twentieth century, with works that continue to resonate with collectors seeking pieces that combine aesthetic power with intellectual depth and cultural commentary.
For inquiries regarding available works from Keith Haring's Chocolate Buddha series, contact Guy Hepner, specialists in blue-chip contemporary and Pop Art.
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.
Keith Haring Paintings For Sale
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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