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Keith Haring The Valley (Littmann PP. 136-141) For Sale

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Keith Haring - The Valley (Littmann PP. 136-141), 1990, The complete set of sixteen etchings on hand made wove paper drawn...

The Valley (Littmann PP. 136-141), 1990

The complete set of sixteen etchings on hand made wove paper drawn by Keith Haring with text by William S. Burroughs

14 x 12 1/2 in (each) 35.6 x 31.8 cm (each)

Edition

Edition of 80 (each)

About this work

The Valley (Littmann PP. 136–141) is the complete set of sixteen etchings produced by Keith Haring in collaboration with the author William S. Burroughs, published in 1990. Each of the sixteen prints, executed on handmade wove paper and measuring 14 by 12 1/2 inches (35.6 x 31.8 cm), appears in an edition of eighty—a smaller print run than many of Haring’s contemporaneous series, reflecting the exceptional intimacy and ambition of the project. The medium of etching—worked in fine, intricate lines rather than the bold, gestural marks of Haring’s more widely recognised graphic work—represents a deliberate and meaningful shift in technique, bringing a new quality of density, precision, and psychological depth to his practice. The Valley unfolds as a collaborative narrative: Haring’s etchings and Burroughs’ accompanying text together construct a fictional world in which horror and beauty coexist in uneasy equilibrium. The imagery draws on traditions of surrealism and dark fantasy, presenting figures and creatures locked in states of transformation, conflict, and dissolution—a visual counterpoint to the optimism and accessibility that characterised Haring’s public-facing work. The partnership between two artists working at the edges of their respective disciplines produced a work of rare power and literary richness. The Valley stands as one of the most significant collaborative print projects of the late twentieth century and a testament to the range and ambition of Haring’s artistic vision. The complete set of sixteen etchings, catalogued across Littmann PP. 136–141, offers the full experience of the series as it was conceived: as a sustained visual narrative in which the mysteries of the valley unfold, plate by plate, in the company of Burroughs’ luminous and unsettling prose. As a collector’s object, the complete suite is irreplaceable.

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Auction History

Keith Haring - The Valley

The Valley · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2024-09 · $23,564

Keith Haring - The Valley

The Valley · Keith Haring · Christie's · 1999-11 · $7,475

Keith Haring - Untitled (from The Valley), 1989

Untitled (from The Valley), 1989 · Keith Haring · Freeman's · 2026-04 · $7,040

Keith Haring - Untitled (from The Valley series)

Untitled (from The Valley series) · Keith Haring · Rago · 2023-10 · $5,670

Keith Haring - The Valley: one plate (L. p. 141)

The Valley: one plate (L. p. 141) · Keith Haring · Phillips · 2025-10 · $4,515

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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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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.

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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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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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