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Keith Haring Untitled 1 (Free South Africa) (Littmann PP. 42) For Sale
Keith Haring
Untitled 1 (Free South Africa) (Littmann PP. 42), 1985
Lithograph
32 x 40 in 81.3 x 101.6 cm
Edition
Edition of 60
About this work
Keith Haring's Free South Africa series stands as a powerful testament to the artist's unwavering commitment to social justice and human rights. Created in response to the apartheid regime in South Africa, these artworks serve as a poignant and impassioned call for freedom, equality, and the end of racial oppression.Throughout the Free South Africa series, Haring's iconic visual language—comprised of bold lines, vibrant colors, and symbolic figures—becomes a vehicle for activism and solidarity. The series reflects Haring's deep empathy and concern for the plight of the South African people under the oppressive system of apartheid.In these artworks, Haring's symbolic imagery transcends cultural and linguistic barriers to convey a universal message of support for the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination. He incorporates poignant symbols such as chains breaking, clenched fists, and figures in unified solidarity, all evoking a sense of resistance, hope, and determination.The series not only highlights the injustices faced by South Africans but also amplifies the global call for justice and equality. Through his art, Haring uses his platform to raise awareness and mobilize support for the anti-apartheid movement, amplifying the voices of those fighting for freedom and human dignity.The Free South Africa series serves as a poignant reminder of Haring's belief in the power of art as a tool for social change. It stands as a testament to his unwavering advocacy for human rights, inspiring viewers to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice worldwide.Keith Haring's Free South Africa series remains a testament to his enduring legacy as an artist-activist, reminding us of the importance of standing in solidarity against oppression and advocating for a world where freedom and equality prevail.
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Auction History
Untitled, from Andy Mouse · Keith Haring · Heritage Auctions · 2025-04 · $325,000
Untitled (Feb 2, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $277,200
Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $255,232
Untitled (Feb 3, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $252,000
Untitled 1-5 (L. pp. 30-33) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2018-09 · $247,046
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Keith Haring Untitled Free South Africa Prints For Sale
Keith Haring's Untitled (Free South Africa) series, created in 1985, represents a pivotal moment when the artist's iconic visual vocabulary intersected with one of the era's most urgent human rights causes. Produced during the height of the international anti-apartheid movement, these works demonstrate Haring's commitment to leveraging his growing celebrity and distinctive aesthetic for political activism. The series emerged alongside benefit exhibitions and fundraising efforts supporting the dismantling of South Africa's apartheid regime, positioning Haring among the vanguard of artists using their platform for social justice. These screenprints combine his characteristic bold lines and energetic figures with powerful political messaging, creating works that function simultaneously as activism and art.
Technically, the Free South Africa prints showcase Haring's mastery of screenprint techniques and his ability to translate the spontaneous energy of his street art into editioned works. The compositions feature his signature radiant babies, barking dogs, and dynamic human figures rendered in striking color combinations that command immediate visual attention. Each work in the series maintains the raw, graffiti-inspired aesthetic that made Haring's work instantly recognizable while incorporating symbols and text that explicitly reference the anti-apartheid struggle. The Littmann catalogue raisonné references (pp. 42-43) authenticate these works within Haring's documented oeuvre, providing essential provenance for collectors.
From a market perspective, Haring's politically engaged works have demonstrated exceptional strength, with collectors increasingly recognizing the historical significance of his activist prints. The Free South Africa series occupies a particularly important position within Haring's body of editioned works, representing both his political consciousness and his technical evolution as a printmaker during his critical mid-1980s period. These works appeal to collectors seeking museum-quality examples that embody both aesthetic excellence and cultural-historical importance. As institutions continue to reevaluate art through the lens of social engagement, Haring's activist works have gained prominence in major collections worldwide.
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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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