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Keith Haring Totem (Wood) For Sale
Keith Haring
Totem (Wood), 1988
Carved plywood wall relief painted with enamel
72 3/8 x 21 7/8 x 1 7/8 in 183.8 x 55.8 x 4.9 cm
Edition
Edition of 35 plus 7 AP
About this work
Keith Haring's Totem series is a vibrant and dynamic exploration of primal symbols and human connection, reflecting the artist's distinctive style and his deep engagement with contemporary culture. Created in the 1980s, during a time of social and political upheaval, the Totem series embodies Haring's belief in art as a powerful tool for social change and communication.At the heart of the Totem series are Haring's iconic figures and symbols, which he used to convey universal themes of love, unity, and spirituality. Inspired by the art of indigenous cultures and ancient civilizations, Haring's totems are composed of bold, graphic shapes and lines, arranged in dynamic compositions that seem to pulse with energy and life.One of the defining features of the Totem series is its sense of movement and rhythm. Haring's figures twist and turn, intertwining with each other in a choreographed dance of form and color. This sense of fluidity and motion creates a sense of connection between the individual elements of the totem, as well as between the viewer and the artwork itself.Haring's use of color in the Totem series is also notable, with vibrant hues of red, yellow, and blue dominating many of the compositions. These bold colors serve to heighten the emotional impact of the artwork, drawing the viewer in and inviting them to explore the depths of Haring's imagination.Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the Totem series carries profound symbolic meaning. Haring saw totems as powerful symbols of community and shared identity, representing the bonds that unite us as human beings. In a world increasingly fragmented by social and political divisions, Haring's totems serve as a powerful reminder of our common humanity and the importance of empathy and understanding.The Totem series remains one of Keith Haring's most enduring and beloved bodies of work, celebrated for its visual impact and its timeless message of love and unity. Through his art, Haring sought to break down barriers and build bridges between people of all backgrounds and beliefs, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world.
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Auction History
Totem · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2023-05 · $82,275
Totem · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2007-05 · $78,000
Totem (Littmann pp.158-159) · Keith Haring · Bonhams · 2026-04 · $70,350
Totem · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2026-03 · $64,436
Totem · Keith Haring · Van Ham · 2026-06 · $61,485
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Keith Haring Totem Prints For Sale
Keith Haring's Totem series represents a pivotal convergence of the artist's street art sensibility with fine art materiality, created during the final years of his career from 1988 to 1989. These works synthesize Haring's iconic visual vocabulary—his signature radiant babies, barking dogs, and interlocking figures—into vertical compositions that reference both urban signage and indigenous artistic traditions. The series demonstrates Haring's commitment to making art accessible across multiple formats and price points, from hand-painted sculptures to editioned prints, while maintaining the raw energy and social consciousness that defined his practice.
The Totem series showcases Haring's versatility across media, executed in concrete, wood, and as screenprints. The sculptural versions—particularly the Totem (Wood) and Totem (Concrete)—represent Haring's engagement with three-dimensional form and his desire to transform his two-dimensional hieroglyphic language into tactile, architectural objects. These pieces maintain the artist's characteristic bold contours and symbolic imagery while introducing new considerations of mass, texture, and spatial presence. The Totem Print (1989) distills these concepts into a democratic, editioned format, exemplifying Haring's philosophy that art should circulate widely rather than remain in exclusive collections.
From a market perspective, works from the Totem series have demonstrated strong collector demand and consistent appreciation, particularly given their creation during Haring's most conceptually mature period. The multi-media approach offers collectors entry points across various price ranges while maintaining the series' cohesive artistic vision. Sculptural examples are especially sought-after, as Haring's three-dimensional works represent a smaller percentage of his overall output. The 1989 pieces carry additional significance as they were created shortly before the artist's death in 1990, representing some of his final realized concepts.
For inquiries regarding availability and provenance of works from Keith Haring's Totem series, Guy Hepner maintains expertise in post-war and contemporary art with particular specialization in Haring's market.
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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