JMB001 Jean Michele Basquiat, Untitled (Urb-King), 1984, Crayon & pencil drawing on paper Hand-signed upper centre, dedicated and dated. Drawn on pale cream wove paper. Fine condition as drawn - the paper imperfection is inherent in the work. Provenance: The work comes from the collection of Urbano Quinto and was acquired by him directly from Jean-Michel Basquiat during a meeting of the two in 1984 at Basquiat’s studio at 57 Great Jones Street, New York City. Basquiat’s hand-printed text is a dedication to Quinto. The noted Italian author, art dealer, and art collector Urbano Quinto met Basquiat in the early 1980s in New York City. Quinto acquired a number of drawings from Basquiat, Haring, and Warhol as well as other Pop, Graffiti, and Contemporary artists, directly from the artists in the 1970’s – 80’s. The original Letter of Authenticity by Urbano Quinto pertaining to this work accompanies the lot. Basquiat image copyright © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat/ADAGP, Paris; ARS, New York. , 6 5/8" x 6"

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