Jean-Michel Basquiat Acrylic Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1960–1988

Of the 55 lots by Jean-Michel Basquiat (acrylic paintings) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2025, 45 found a buyer (82%). The median price realised is $3.3MSign up free to see across 45 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.2MSign up free to see–$7.5MSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $85MSign up free to see for Untitled at Phillips in May 2022. The houses with the most results are Phillips (51), DuMouchelles (2) and Bonhams (1).

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All acrylic paintings results

1. 
   Exercise, 1984

   Acrylic · Canvas

   72 1/8 x 96 1/8 in. (183.2 x 244.2 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 9
   $3,852,000≈ £2,935,528≈ €3,325,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Fleas, Flies, 1980

   Acrylic · Panel

   28 x 22.7 x 22.9 cm (11 x 8 7/8 x 9 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 18, 2025 · Lot 26
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled (Pestus), 1982

   Acrylic · Paper

   114.3 x 182.8 cm (45 x 71 7/8 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 16, 2025 · Lot 14
   £2,374,000≈ $3,187,570≈ €2,736,346Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   MP, 1984

   Acrylic · Canvas

   218.5 x 172.8 cm (86 x 68 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 26, 2025 · Lot 9
   £4,888,000≈ $6,697,538≈ €5,726,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,500,000–5,500,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled

   Acrylic · Board

   H 7" W 5"

   DuMouchelles · May 16, 2025 · Lot 1009
   $29,000≈ £21,832≈ €25,907HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
6. 
   Untitled

   Acrylic · Board

   H 7" W 5"

   DuMouchelles · May 16, 2025 · Lot 1008
   $30,000≈ £22,585≈ €26,800HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1984

   Acrylic · Canvas

   41 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. (105.4 x 105.4 cm)

   Phillips · May 13, 2025 · Lot 22
   $6,594,000≈ £4,988,274≈ €5,934,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500,000–6,500,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Pattya, 1984

   Acrylic · Canvas

   204.2 x 270.8 cm (80 3/8 x 106 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 6, 2025 · Lot 18
   £1,681,500≈ $2,166,613≈ €2,006,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Feng Yao, 1983

   Acrylic · Canvas

   63 x 59 in. (160 x 149.9 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 21
   $825,500≈ £655,003≈ €792,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Arteries of the Left Arm, 1983

    Acrylic · Canvas

    63 x 59 in. (160 x 149.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 143
    $889,000≈ £701,824≈ €841,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Self-Portrait, 1983

    Acrylic · Panel

    36 x 71 5/8 in. (91.4 x 181.9 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000,000–15,000,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Skull (skatedecks) (triptych), 2014After the artist

    Acrylic · Panel

    31¼ h x 8 w in (79 x 20 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 4, 2024 · Lot 399
    $882≈ £691≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Native Carrying Some Guns, Bibles, Amorites on Safari, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    183.2 x 182.2 cm. (72 1/8 x 71 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 31, 2024 · Lot 10
    HK$98,735,000≈ $12,629,194≈ £9,934,860≈ €11,637,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$90,000,000–120,000,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Untitled (Portrait of Famous Ballplayer), 1981

    Acrylic · Canvas

    50 1/8 x 43 1/2 in. (127.3 x 110.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2024 · Lot 6
    $7,892,500≈ £6,285,839≈ €7,310,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,500,000–8,500,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Untitled (ELMAR), 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    68 x 93 1/8 in. (172.7 x 236.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2024 · Lot 5
    $46,479,000≈ £37,017,362≈ €43,052,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000,000–60,000,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    To Repel Ghosts, 1985

    Acrylic · Panel

    83 3/4 x 35 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (212.7 x 90.8 x 31.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 24
    $7,862,500≈ £6,609,364≈ €7,557,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000,000–10,000,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    94 1/4 x 197 1/4 in. (239.4 x 501 cm)

    Phillips · May 18, 2022 · Lot 12
    $85,000,000≈ £68,393,949≈ €80,775,444Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled (The Door), 1984

    Acrylic

    81 1/2 x 33 1/4 in. (207 x 84.5 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 17, 2021 · Lot 27
    $8,549,500≈ £6,353,199≈ €7,555,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000,000–8,000,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    72 x 72 3/8 in. (182.9 x 183.8 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 7, 2020 · Lot 16
    $11,500,000≈ £8,649,218≈ €9,482,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000,000–15,000,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Ancient Scientist, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    167.7 x 154 cm. (66 x 60 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Dec 3, 2020 · Lot 7
    HK$58,330,000≈ $7,525,153≈ £5,595,742≈ €6,193,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$50,000,000–70,000,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Untitled (Pestus), 1982

    Acrylic · Paper

    114.3 x 182.8 cm (45 x 71 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 20, 2020 · Lot 17
    £2,200,500≈ $2,845,467≈ €2,409,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Victor 25448, 1987

    Acrylic · Paper

    72 x 131 in. (182.9 x 332.7 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 2, 2020 · Lot 10
    $9,250,000≈ £7,394,676≈ €8,195,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000,000–12,000,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Thermopolae, 1985

    Acrylic · Panel

    218.5 x 134.5 cm. (86 x 52 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 24, 2019 · Lot 8
    HK$31,950,000≈ $4,083,210≈ £3,171,918≈ €3,692,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$26,000,000–38,000,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    The Ring, 1981

    Acrylic · Canvas

    60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2019 · Lot 26
    $15,035,000≈ £11,708,590≈ €13,671,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000,000–15,000,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Untitled, 1981-1982

    Acrylic · Paper

    14 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (36.2 x 58.3 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 169
    $325,000≈ £253,253≈ €295,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Untitled (From Leonardo), 1983

    Acrylic

    each 106.5 x 91.5 cm (41 7/8 x 36 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 36
    £471,000≈ $598,829≈ €526,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Pink Elephant with Fire Engine, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    218.4 x 172.7 cm (86 x 68 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 21
    £2,655,000≈ $3,375,567≈ €2,968,836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000,000–4,000,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Acrylic · Panel

    122 x 76.2 cm (48 x 30 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2019 · Lot 19
    £3,842,000≈ $4,884,719≈ €4,296,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Untitled (Piss Piss Piss Piss), 1982

    Acrylic

    37 1/4 x 14 7/8 in. (94.6 x 37.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2019 · Lot 37
    $620,000≈ £484,035≈ €553,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Untitled (Velveeta), 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    167.6 x 152.4 cm (65 7/8 x 60 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2019 · Lot 8
    £1,887,000≈ $2,476,499≈ €2,197,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 15, 2018 · Lot 15
    $9,000,000≈ £7,035,097≈ €7,961,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000,000–12,000,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Bird as Buddha, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    160 x 152.4 cm (62 7/8 x 60 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2018 · Lot 19
    £2,529,000≈ $3,331,705≈ €2,868,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Flexible, 1984

    Acrylic · Panel

    102 x 75 in. (259.1 x 190.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2018 · Lot 5
    $45,315,000≈ £33,529,412≈ €38,386,277Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Venus, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2018 · Lot 179
    $343,750≈ £255,007≈ €291,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Untitled (Halloween), 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    83 1/4 x 59 3/4 in. (211.5 x 151.8 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2017 · Lot 17
    $4,215,000≈ £3,193,424≈ €3,580,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500,000–4,500,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Untitled, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    167.6 x 152.4 cm (65 7/8 x 60 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 6, 2017 · Lot 23
    £1,569,000≈ $2,051,468≈ €1,752,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600,000–900,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Untitled, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    66 x 60 in. (167.6 x 152.4 cm.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 11
    $3,610,000≈ £2,769,042≈ €3,243,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Untitled (Venus 2000 B.C.), 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    60 1/4 x 59 1/4 in. (153 x 150.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 5
    $2,590,000≈ £1,986,653≈ €2,327,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Untitled, 1983

    Acrylic · Canvas

    35 1/4 x 36 in. (89.5 x 91.4 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 171
    $1,450,000≈ £1,118,396≈ €1,304,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Venus, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2017 · Lot 58
    $125,000≈ £100,628≈ €117,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Untitled (Devil's head), 1987

    Acrylic · Canvas

    48 x 40 in. (121.9 x 101.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 16, 2016 · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Acrylic · Canvas

    48 1/4 x 60 in. (122.6 x 152.4 cm)

    Phillips · May 8, 2016 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Untitled (Wooden Triptych), 1981

    Acrylic · Panel

    (i) 23 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (59.7 x 31.8 cm) (ii) 13 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (34.3 x 29.8 cm) (iii) 25 x 9 3/4 in. (63.5 x 24.8 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2015 · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Krong Thip (Torso), 1983

    Acrylic · Canvas

    66 1/8 x 60 1/8 in. (168 x 152.7 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2015 · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000,000–6,000,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Bird as Buddha, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    160 x 152.4 cm (62 7/8 x 60 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2014 · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000,000–6,000,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Acrylic · Canvas

    5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 196
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Rodo, 1984

    Acrylic · Canvas

    66 1/8 x 60 1/4 in. (168 x 153 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2014 · Lot 30
    $3,021,000≈ £1,803,044≈ €2,211,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Acrylic · Canvas

    50 1/2 x 88 in. (128.5 x 223.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2014 · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000,000–12,000,000View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Self-Portrait, 1985

    Acrylic · Panel

    55 7/8 x 60 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (141.9 x 153 x 14.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 11
    $3,301,000≈ £2,065,578≈ €2,464,536Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Acrylic · Canvas

    122.5 x 152.5 cm. (48 1/4 x 60 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 16, 2013 · Lot 13
    £1,874,500≈ $3,005,011≈ €2,215,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000,000–4,000,000View at Phillips ↗

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