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Keith Haring Barking Dog For Sale

Keith Haring
Keith Haring - Barking Dog, 1990, White embossing on paperEstate authenticated, signed and numbered on the verso

Barking Dog, 1990

White embossing on paperEstate authenticated, signed and numbered on the verso

25 x 21 in63.5 x 53.3 cm

Edition

Edition of 60

About this work

Keith Haring's art is deeply infused with a visual lexicon of symbols and icons that are both instantly recognizable and profoundly meaningful. Throughout his prolific career, Haring created an extensive array of iconic imagery that has become emblematic of his artistic legacy.Haring's iconic symbols—such as radiant babies, dancing figures, barking dogs, hearts, crosses, and radiant crowns—serve as visual shorthand for a multitude of themes and messages. These symbols are characterized by their bold, dynamic lines and vibrant colors, reflecting Haring's energetic and accessible artistic style.Each of these icons carries its own significance and conveys various ideas and emotions. The radiant baby, for instance, represents purity, innocence, and the universal spirit of youth. The dancing figures embody movement, freedom, and joy, while the barking dog symbolizes alertness and defiance.Beyond their individual meanings, these symbols collectively form a visual language through which Haring communicated messages of love, unity, activism, and social consciousness. They were Haring's way of making art accessible to everyone, transcending language barriers and speaking directly to the viewer.By utilizing these iconic motifs in his murals, paintings, prints, and public artworks, Haring sought to engage audiences in conversations about societal issues, equality, and the human experience. His use of universally understood symbols became a tool for fostering dialogue and promoting positive social change.Keith Haring's icons continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, serving as a testament to his enduring impact on art, activism, and the universal language of visual storytelling. Through his iconic imagery, Haring remains an influential figure whose art transcends generations and boundaries, leaving a legacy that is as vibrant and relevant today as it was during his lifetime.

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Auction History

Keith Haring - Barking Dog (from Icons)

Barking Dog (from Icons) · Keith Haring · Freeman's · 2024-09 · $25,400

Keith Haring - Barking Dog, from Icons (Littmann p. 171)

Barking Dog, from Icons (Littmann p. 171) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2024-07 · $24,000

Keith Haring - Barking Dog

Barking Dog · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2016-04 · $15,000

Keith Haring - Barking Dog (from the White Icons series)

Barking Dog (from the White Icons series) · Keith Haring · Los Angeles Modern · 2024-09 · $9,450

Keith Haring - Barking Dog (from the White Icons series) - 1990

Barking Dog (from the White Icons series) - 1990 · Keith Haring · Artcurial · 2025-12 · $7,705

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About the White Icons Series

Keith Haring White Icons Prints For Sale

Keith Haring's White Icons series, completed in 1990 during the final year of his life, stands as a poignant distillation of the artist's most recognizable visual vocabulary. This powerful body of work features Haring's iconic motifs—including the Radiant Baby, Barking Dog, Angel, X-Man, and Three Eyed Monster—rendered in stark white against black backgrounds. The series represents a masterful reduction of Haring's artistic language to its essential elements, stripping away the vibrant color palettes of earlier works to emphasize pure form and symbolic resonance. Created as the artist confronted his own mortality, these pieces carry profound emotional weight while maintaining the accessibility and directional energy that defined his practice.

The technical execution of the White Icons series demonstrates Haring's consummate skill as a printmaker. Working with master printer George C. Miller, Haring produced these screenprints on museum board, achieving brilliant opacity and sharp graphic contrast. Each icon—whether the protective energy of the Angel, the vigilant presence of the Barking Dog, or the universal innocence embodied by the Radiant Baby—emerges with stark clarity and immediate visual impact. The white-on-black reversal creates a sense of illumination, as if each symbol glows with its own internal light, reinforcing their status as modern hieroglyphs or secular religious imagery.

From a market perspective, the White Icons series occupies a significant position within Haring's printed oeuvre. As works from his final year, they represent the ultimate refinement of imagery that had evolved throughout his decade-long career. Collectors particularly value this series for its comprehensive representation of Haring's symbolic lexicon and its emotional resonance. The prints are catalogued in Littmann pp. 172-173, ensuring proper provenance documentation. Individual icons from this series have demonstrated strong performance at auction and continued appreciation among institutional and private collectors who recognize both their art historical importance and their embodiment of Haring's democratic approach to art-making.

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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.

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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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