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Keith Haring The Valley 11 (Littmann PP. 140) For Sale

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Keith Haring - The Valley 11 (Littmann PP. 140), 1989, Etching

The Valley 11 (Littmann PP. 140), 1989

Etching

14 x 12 1/2 in 35.6 x 31.8 cm

About this work

The Valley 11 (Littmann PP. 140) is the eleventh etching in Keith Haring’s 1989 series The Valley—a composition positioned in the suite’s second half as the visual narrative of the valley intensifies and moves toward its eventual conclusion. Executed in etching on paper and measuring 14 by 12 1/2 inches (35.6 x 31.8 cm), this plate shares the Littmann catalogue reference PP. 140 with the tenth etching, situating both works within the same section of the catalogued series and reflecting the density and unity of the suite’s central section. By the eleventh plate, Haring’s mastery of the fine-line etching technique is evident in every aspect of the composition, the intricate marks of the intaglio process building an image of sustained visual intensity. The imagery of The Valley 11, consistent with the series’ established atmosphere of dark surrealism, presents the fictional world of the valley in a moment of continued turbulence and transformation. Figures and forms whose nature resists easy categorisation move through a visual space defined by Haring’s precise, accumulative mark-making—a drawing practice that produces, across the sixteen plates of the series, a world of remarkable imaginative consistency. The intimate scale of the etchings draws the viewer into close proximity with that world, enabling a quality of encounter very different from the public, democratic address of Haring’s most celebrated works. The Valley was created in collaboration with the author William S. Burroughs—a partnership that positioned Haring’s visual art within a literary and intellectual context that enriched and deepened its meanings. The eleventh etching is part of that expanded creative conversation, a visual chapter in a narrative that Burroughs’ text illuminates from another angle entirely. Together, the two artists created a work whose significance continues to grow as the full dimensions of Haring’s practice become more widely understood.

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1989
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Etching
The Valley 11 (Littmann PP. 140)

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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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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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