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Keith Haring Untitled (Serpent) For Sale

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Keith Haring - Untitled (Serpent), 1982, White chalk on black matte subway advertising paper, glued on red paper and affix...

Untitled (Serpent), 1982

White chalk on black matte subway advertising paper, glued on red paper and affixed to jute canvas, mounted on wooden stretcher

46.9 x 62.2 cm

About this work

Keith Haring remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, a visionary who transformed public spaces into dynamic canvases and brought art to the masses during the vibrant New York scene of the 1980s. His work commands significant attention at auction and continues to appreciate as institutions and private collectors alike recognise his enduring contribution to both street art and the broader contemporary canon. Untitled (Serpent - KH25) from 1982 exemplifies Haring's raw energy and distinctive visual language during his seminal subway drawing period. Executed in white chalk on black matte subway advertising paper, the work captures the artist at his most immediate and instinctive. The serpentine form, rendered in Haring's characteristic bold, unbroken line, writhes across the dark ground with primal vitality. This motif appears throughout his oeuvre as a symbol of knowledge, transformation, and latent danger. The subsequent mounting process, with the original paper glued on red paper and affixed to jute canvas on a wooden stretcher, preserves the ephemeral nature of these guerrilla interventions while elevating the work to a museum-quality presentation. At 46.9 by 62.2 centimetres, this intimate scale invites close contemplation of Haring's confident mark-making and the textural qualities inherent in his chosen materials. Works from this pivotal subway period are increasingly scarce, as many original drawings were destroyed, painted over, or lost to the passage of time. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this significant example from Haring's formative years. For acquisition enquiries or to arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery directly.

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Auction History

Keith Haring - Untitled, from Andy Mouse

Untitled, from Andy Mouse · Keith Haring · Heritage Auctions · 2025-04 · $325,000

Keith Haring - Untitled (Feb 2, 1987)

Untitled (Feb 2, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $277,200

Keith Haring - Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91)

Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $255,232

Keith Haring - Untitled (Feb 3, 1987)

Untitled (Feb 3, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $252,000

Keith Haring - Untitled 1-5 (L. pp. 30-33)

Untitled 1-5 (L. pp. 30-33) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2018-09 · $247,046

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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.

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.

Buy Keith Haring Original Art

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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