Keith Haring Three Lithographs For Sale
Keith Haring's Three Lithographs Series (1985)
Keith Haring's Three Lithographs series, created in 1985, represents a pivotal moment in the artist's career when he transitioned his electrifying street art vocabulary into fine art printmaking. Comprising works including "Red Tongue" (Littmann p. 40), "People Ladder" (Littmann p. 41), and "Untitled (Cock Fight)" (Littmann p. 39), this series captures Haring at the height of his creative powers, translating his iconic visual language of radiant babies, barking dogs, and interlocking figures onto lithographic stone with remarkable energy and precision.
The lithographic technique employed in this series allowed Haring to maintain the spontaneous, graffiti-inspired line quality that defined his aesthetic while achieving the repeatability and distribution potential of fine art editions. Each composition demonstrates his masterful command of positive and negative space, with bold black lines and carefully selected color accents—most notably the striking red in "Red Tongue"—creating images that pulsate with vitality. The works tackle themes central to Haring's oeuvre: human connection, sexuality, power dynamics, and social commentary, all rendered in his distinctive hieroglyphic style that bridges high art and popular culture.
From a market perspective, Haring's lithographs from the mid-1980s occupy an increasingly important position in the contemporary print market. Created during the artist's most culturally influential period, these works predate his untimely death in 1990 and represent authentic examples of his printmaking practice rather than posthumous editions. The Littmann catalogue raisonné references provide crucial documentation and authentication, making these prints particularly desirable to serious collectors. As Haring's museum presence continues to expand globally and his influence on contemporary artists becomes ever more apparent, works from this series have demonstrated consistent appreciation and strong performance at auction.
The Three Lithographs series offers collectors an accessible entry point into Haring's print market while maintaining the artistic integrity and visual impact of his larger works. These pieces are ideal for both established collections and newcomers seeking museum-quality examples of 1980s American art.
Guy Hepner offers authenticated examples from Keith Haring's Three Lithographs series with full provenance documentation.
