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Basquiat Painting Fetches Record $110.5M at New York Auction

by Associated PressMay 18, 2017January 25, 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — A 1982 artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s auction of contemporary art Thursday night. This undated photo provided by Sotheby’s […]

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Black Artist, Jean-Michael Basquiat, Sets Artist Record at Christie’s Sale at $57.3M

by Stephanie CornishMay 10, 2016January 25, 2022

In this April 29, 2016, file photo, a visitor inspects “Untitled” by Jean-Michel Basquiat on display during the press preview of “Bound to Fail” at Christie’s auction house in New […]

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Monumental Basquiat Could Fetch $40M at May Auction

by Stephanie CornishApril 13, 2016January 25, 2022

Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat NEW YORK (AP) — A monumental 1982 self-portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL’ BAH’-skee-aht) as a fiery demonic figure is coming to auction where it could bring […]

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Black Artist’s Painting Fetches $48.8M in NY

by Associated PressMay 16, 2013January 25, 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — A Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL’ BAH’-skee-aht) painting has set a new auction record for the graffiti artist at a sale of postwar and contemporary art in […]

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Works by Artist Basquiat to Appear at NYC Exhibit

by Associated PressApril 19, 2013January 25, 2022

More than 30 works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will appear at a New York City exhibit before a private sale. The exhibit at Sotheby’s galleries runs May 2 through June […]

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