Keith Haring (Attributed) Marker Drawing on Paper Bag Signed - Unauthenticated
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Keith Haring (Attributed) — Three-Eyed Face, Marker on Paper Bag
What You Are Getting
This piece came out of the collection of an affluent pop-art collector, acquired together with a group of other pop works — the kind of thing that hangs framed on a wall for decades and then resurfaces. It is a marker drawing on a brown paper bag, rendered in the thick, confident black line and the three-eyed face that are part of Keith Haring’s visual vocabulary, and it is signed in pencil. It has clearly lived a life: the paper carries the creases, toning, and softening of real age, estimated at 20–30 years, and the gold frame shows honest wear at the corners. For the collector who enjoys the hunt, the research, and the story as much as the object itself.
Print Details
| Attributed to | Keith Haring (1958–1990) — UNAUTHENTICATED |
| Subject | Three-eyed face / giant |
| Medium | Black marker, hand-drawn |
| Support | Brown kraft paper / paper bag |
| Signature | Signed in pencil |
| Frame | Ornate gold frame, cream float-mat with black inner line; no plexiglass / glazing |
| Size | ~30 × 30 in (framed) |
| Estimated age | 20–30 years |
| Provenance | Acquired from a private pop-art collector, alongside other pop-art works |
| Authentication | None. The Keith Haring Foundation disbanded its Authentication Committee in 2012 and will not review works. Sold strictly as-is. |
| Condition | Frame and art in very good condition; some wear at the frame corners (see photos); paper shows age-appropriate toning and creasing |
About the Work
Here is the part we will not dress up. Keith Haring’s market is shadowed by an enormous volume of fakes, and in 2012 the Keith Haring Foundation permanently disbanded its Authentication Committee — meaning no body will confirm or deny a work like this. We cannot and do not represent this as a guaranteed original Haring. It may be an authentic period drawing; it may be an homage or reproduction. We have no way to certify it and we will not pretend otherwise. It is offered strictly as-is and unauthenticated, for the buyer to evaluate from the detailed photos and reach their own conclusion — priced as a fascinating “from the vault” object with an open question, not as a certified blue-chip original.
About Keith Haring
Keith Haring (American, 1958–1990) was a central figure of the 1980s New York art scene, emerging from the subway-drawing and graffiti culture of downtown Manhattan. His instantly recognizable visual language — radiant babies, barking dogs, dancing figures, and bold black outlines — turned activism into a universal pop iconography. His work is held by major museums worldwide, and his market remains among the most active — and most counterfeited — of any 20th-century artist, which is precisely why independent due diligence matters on any unauthenticated work.
What Is Included
- One (1) framed marker-on-paper-bag drawing attributed to Keith Haring, ~30 × 30 in, in an ornate gold frame (no glazing). Sold as-is, unauthenticated.
Shipping & Handling
Ships from the San Francisco Bay Area, fully insured, primarily via UPS. Prints are shipped flat, sandwiched between rigid backing boards inside a heavy-duty stay-flat mailer to protect the corners and prevent creasing. Tracking on every order. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases — message before paying and we will adjust the invoice.
More from this collection: be sure to check our other listings for additional pop-art pieces from this same private source — including further Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat works. Follow our store so you don’t miss them.
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Authentication
Authentication
Every piece in the Gauntlet Gallery collection is third-party authenticated before listing. Authentication credentials — including COA serial numbers and authenticator details — are documented with each work and available on request. We do not self-authenticate.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping & Handling
Ships fully insured with signature required. Fine-art packaging with corner protection, UV-resistant materials, and climate-appropriate cushioning. Domestic: 5–7 business days. International: 10–14 business days. White-glove delivery available for large-format pieces — contact us at hi@gauntlet.gallery for a quote.
Provenance
Provenance
Full ownership trail documented. Prior ownership, condition notes, and authentication records are available on request. All works are inspected prior to shipment and condition-graded for buyer transparency.
From a Private Pop Art Collection • “From the Vault” Keith Haring (Attributed) — Three-Eyed Face, Marker on Paper Bag Signed in Pencil • ~30 × 30 in Framed • UNAUTHENTICATED — Sold As-Is IMPORTANT: This work CANNOT be authenticated and is offered STRICTLY AS-IS. Please read the full description. What You Are Getting This piece came out...
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How is the print packed and shipped?
Prints ship flat between two acid-free rigid boards inside a corrugated outer mailer with rigid corner protection. Larger prints over 24×30 may ship rolled inside a thick-walled tube with archival tissue. All shipments are insured for full value with tracked carrier service. Framed pieces ship in custom-cut wood crates with foam edge protection. Signature on delivery required over $500.
What documentation is included?
Original COAs, publisher certificates, third-party authentication letters, and Gauntlet Gallery condition reports ship with the artwork. Every piece also gets a blockchain-verified COA on Polygon via TrueCOA, permanently anchoring provenance. Specific documentation for each listing is noted in the product description.
Why buy from Gauntlet Gallery instead of a marketplace?
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