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Keith Haring Fertility 5 (Littmann PP. 33) For Sale
Keith Haring
Fertility 5 (Littmann PP. 33), 1983
Silkscreen
42 x 50 in 106.7 x 127 cm
Edition
Edition of 100
About this work
Never one to shy away from taboo or politically charged subjects, Keith Haring’s *Fertility Suite* is a vivid celebration of life that simultaneously confronts the harsh realities of racism, homophobia, and the HIV/AIDS crisis—particularly its devastating impact on pregnant women. Rendered in Haring’s unmistakable visual language of bold colors, thick outlines, and simplified forms, the series radiates with an otherworldly energy. It speaks powerfully to the injustices of the 1980s, including the high rates of HIV transmission from mother to child in Sub-Saharan Africa.Across the five prints that make up the *Fertility Suite*, Haring deploys a collection of recurring motifs to weave a layered and emotionally charged narrative. Pregnant female figures, depicted in dynamic, dance-like motion, appear throughout the series, serving as potent symbols of strength, life, and resilience. These figures transform the suite into a vibrant homage to womanhood, fertility, and bodily autonomy. Alongside them, Haring incorporates many of his iconic symbols—such as the Radiant Baby, pyramids, and UFOs—solidifying the series as a quintessential example of his mature style.Visually, the works are defined by an exuberant palette of neon colors reminiscent of the New York club scene. At first glance, the prints appear joyful and playful, but beneath the fluorescent hues lies a deeper message. Haring contrasts intense day-glow pigments—yellows, pinks, greens, reds, and purples—against stark black backgrounds, creating a striking visual impact. This bold color strategy not only captures the viewer's attention but also underscores the duality of the subject matter: celebration and suffering, life and loss.By blending formal brilliance with urgent social commentary, *Fertility Suite* stands as one of Haring’s most poignant and powerful artistic statements.For more information on Fertility 5 (Littmann PP. 33) for sale or to buy Keith Haring’s Fertility 5 (Littmann PP. 33) contact our galleries via info@guyhepner.com or the form below.
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Auction History
Fertility · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2025-05 · $317,500
The Fertility Suite · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2025-09 · $275,487
The Fertility Suite · Keith Haring · Phillips · 2019-10 · $225,000
The Fertility Suite · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2014-10 · $161,000
The Fertility Suite: one plate (L. p. 33) · Keith Haring · Phillips · 2021-10 · $78,120
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Keith Haring Fertility Prints For Sale
The Fertility series (1983) represents a pivotal moment in Keith Haring's artistic evolution, created during a period when the artist was transitioning from subway drawings to fine art printmaking. Comprising five distinct compositions (Littmann pp. 30-33), this series explores themes of creation, reproduction, and life cycles through Haring's revolutionary visual language. Each work in the series features his iconic radiant baby motif combined with symbolic imagery of growth and procreation, rendered in the bold, linear style that would define his international reputation. The series emerged at a crucial juncture in 1983, when Haring was gaining significant recognition in the New York art world while maintaining his commitment to accessible, socially conscious imagery.
Technically, the Fertility prints demonstrate Haring's masterful command of screenprinting, utilizing vivid color fields and precise linework that translate his subway-born aesthetic into collectible fine art editions. The Littmann catalogue references (pp. 30-33) confirm these works' authentication and provide essential provenance documentation for serious collectors. Each composition in the series maintains Haring's signature hieroglyphic simplicity while exploring variations on fertility symbolism—from embracing figures to sprouting forms—that reflect both universal human experiences and 1980s cultural dialogues around sexuality, identity, and AIDS awareness that would increasingly dominate Haring's work.
From a market perspective, the Fertility series occupies an important position within Haring's print œuvre, representing early-career editioning that predates his widespread commercial recognition. Works from 1983 capture Haring at a moment of pure creative energy, before his tragic early death in 1990 cemented his legacy. Collectors particularly value these prints for their combination of museum-quality artistic merit, historical significance, and the intimacy of the edition format. The series exemplifies why Haring remains among the most sought-after contemporary artists, with institutional collections worldwide recognizing his contribution to Post-Pop art and social activism.
Guy Hepner offers authenticated works from Keith Haring's Fertility series, providing collectors with access to these important early prints with comprehensive documentation and expert market guidance.
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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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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.
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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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