
Untitled Neo-Expressionist Multimedia Painting
This is a contemporary Neo-Expressionist original artwork created by an unknown artist, heavily influenced by the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The piece is a multimedia composition on a support that appears to be constructed from a grid of found documents or accounting ledgers, adding a textured, bureaucratic backdrop to the expressive foreground. The central motif is a large, primitive head or mask rendered in thick, gestural black strokes. The face features bared teeth, large elliptical eyes, and a crown-like protrusion topped with a diamond symbol. The background is populated with various symbols including black crosses, the number '8', and '2'. On the left side, there are two collaged photographic fragments showing human limbs and clinical or ritualistic scenes. The color palette is predominantly monochromatic (black and white) with subtle cream tones from the aging paper and muted colors from the collaged photos. The brushwork is energetic and raw, characterizing the 'Urban-Primitive' aesthetic. No visible signature is present on the front, and the condition suggests a deliberate 'street art' aesthetic with some minor edge wear and potential adhesive aging typical of mixed media collage works. The work likely dates to the late 20th or early 21st century.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $800
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Painting & Mixed Media
Appraised On
March 22, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $800
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Unknown Artist, Untitled original artwork
Item Description
This is a contemporary Neo-Expressionist original artwork created by an unknown artist, heavily influenced by the style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The piece is a multimedia composition on a support that appears to be constructed from a grid of found documents or accounting ledgers, adding a textured, bureaucratic backdrop to the expressive foreground. The central motif is a large, primitive head or mask rendered in thick, gestural black strokes. The face features bared teeth, large elliptical eyes, and a crown-like protrusion topped with a diamond symbol. The background is populated with various symbols including black crosses, the number '8', and '2'. On the left side, there are two collaged photographic fragments showing human limbs and clinical or ritualistic scenes. The color palette is predominantly monochromatic (black and white) with subtle cream tones from the aging paper and muted colors from the collaged photos. The brushwork is energetic and raw, characterizing the 'Urban-Primitive' aesthetic. No visible signature is present on the front, and the condition suggests a deliberate 'street art' aesthetic with some minor edge wear and potential adhesive aging typical of mixed media collage works. The work likely dates to the late 20th or early 21st century.
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