Basquiat Appraisal

Limited Edition Print of Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'Untitled (Warrior)'

This item is a framed, limited edition print of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s seminal 1982 work, 'Warrior'. The artwork features Basquiat's signature Neo-Expressionist style, depicting a skeletal, black-figure warrior holding a vertical sword in one hand and surrounded by gestural scribbles. The color palette is vibrant, utilizing bold strokes of azure blue, ochre yellow, cadmium red, and stark white against a cream-colored background. The central figure is rendered in a primal, anatomical fashion with visible ribcage and skull-like facial features, accented by crown-like scribbles above the head. Physically, the piece appears to be a multi-colored lithograph or high-quality giclée on heavy paper, mounted behind a white mat and protected by glass. Notable markings include a handwritten edition number '7/150' in the bottom left corner and a printed 'JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT' nameplate or signature block accompanied by a crown insignia in the bottom right corner. The condition appears stable with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage, though professional examination outside the frame would be needed to confirm the state of the paper's edges. This piece emulates the style of the Neo-Expressionist movement of the early 1980s. The quality of the ink saturation and the clarity of the oil-stick-style textures suggest a contemporary high-end reproduction, likely produced by an estate-sanctioned publisher given the specific numbering and branding.