Original gouache drawing on paper signed ''Basquiat'' in the lower right below a three-pronged crown. Image shows Batman in a black cowl with a raised, fisted, blue glove to the left. Surrounding him are several Bat symbols, as well as the words ''Smoke Bomb'', and the crossed-out word ''Member'' written in black on a field of blue. It is done in the street art graffiti style of Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988). Piece measures approximately 9.5'' x 13''.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that collection. This item is being sold ''as is''. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.
Dimensions:
Approx. 9.5'' x 13''.
Circa:

Paper is crisp and clean. Very minor scruffs.The image and signature are clear, vibrant and show very well.