Andy Warhol Jean-Michel Basquiat Boxing poster 1985:
Rare unfolded original 1985 Warhol Basquiat boxing poster. The most sought-after Basquiat/Warhol collectible in existence - this work was published by Tony Shafrazi and Bruno Bischofberger on the occasion of the famed 1985 Warhol, Basquiat 'Paintings' show. A fine, well-preserved example, originally obtained directly at Tony Shafrazi gallery during the time of the exhibit. Rarely comes to market in very good condition; scarce, without the four fold-lines. The most historic and popularized image of the 1980's New York art scene. Not to be passed upon.
Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on coated wove paper, 1985.
Measures: 12 x 19 inches.
Minor surface marks & minimal signs of handling; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition. A fine impression.
Stored flat, well-preserved. Unfolded.
Published by Tony Shafrazi, New York and Bruno Bischofberger, Switzerland. Photograph by Michael Halsband.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York. COA provided by Lot 180 Gallery New York. Authenticity guaranteed.
History:
Tony Shafrazi, November 2015: "My good friend, the Swiss gallerist Bruno Bischofberger, had worked with Andy Warhol since the mid 1960s. He got to know Jean-Michel’s paintings and started working with him in 1982 or ’83. There had been a suggestion of a collaboration between Warhol, Basquiat, and Francesco Clemente. Then, Jean-Michel and Andy, very enthusiastically and seriously, went on to undertake a whole processes of painting collaboratively at Warhol’s Factory for a year to a year and half, making somewhere between 70 and 80 large paintings that represented an extraordinary—and very rare in history—body of work.
Their joint body of work represented a whole year and half of collaboration and production. It was not an overnight thing. The two artists worked together, one painting over the other, back and forth, and I immediately thought of two people sparring and boxing together, which is how I hit upon the idea of a boxing theme for the show’s advertisement."
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About Lot 180 Gallery:
Based in New York City, Lot 180 brings to market a treasure trove of carefully curated pop art and ultra-contemporary works for collectors of all levels. Curated by Ron Kosa, an advisor to the Basquiat: Boom For Real exhibition in London, Lot 180 excels in works from the late 1970's/early 1980's New York, and beyond.
