Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) authentic painting "Red Head" acrylic on canvas. 28.5 x 37 inches (large) painted c. 1982 , taken off stretcher; provenance Sam Kootz (famous abstract expressionist dealer and exclusive dealer for Picasso c. 1949-1955) Kootz acquired it c. 1982 and sent a collection of Basquiats to Los Angeles, California, USA c. 1983 (Kootz died August 1983). Basquiat's head paintings are his most desirable and most luxurious.
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed By | Jean Michel |
| Signed | Yes |
| Size | Large |
| Material | Canvas |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Subject | Figure, Portrait |
| Type | Painting |
| Theme | Art |
| Style | Abstract |
| Features | Signed, Unframed |
| Production Technique | Acrylic Painting |
What stands out about this painting is the way the canvas material holds the brushstrokes and texture.