Keith Haring Print Authentication and Market Guide
Keith Haring died in February 1990 at 31. Like Basquiat, the brevity of his career combined with enormous posthumous recognition has created both a highly active secondary market and significant authentication challenges. The Keith Haring Foundation is the authentication authority.
The Foundation's Role
The Keith Haring Foundation authenticates works and manages the artist's legacy. Works should be submitted to the Foundation for authentication review when there is any question about provenance. The Foundation has published documentation on known fakes and authentication markers.
Haring's Print Production
Unlike Basquiat, Haring produced prints actively and in quantity during his lifetime — he was deeply committed to accessibility and produced works at multiple price points intentionally. This means authentic Haring prints are more accessible than authentic Basquiat prints, but also means there is more material in circulation for comparison and imitation.
Market Tiers
Haring prints range from several thousand dollars for smaller authenticated editions to six figures for significant works. Signed versions command premiums over unsigned editions. The Foundation's online catalogue raisonné provides reference points for documented works.
