Jean-Michel Basquiat Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1960–1988

Of the 98 lots by Jean-Michel Basquiat (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2025, 79 found a buyer (81%). Across 79 sales with a published price, the typical result was $75kSign up free to see to $834kSign up free to see (median $257kSign up free to see). Self Portrait holds the top price on file: $9.5MSign up free to see at Phillips (May 2019). Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (81), Wright (6) and Ketterer Kunst (3).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled, c. 1984

   Drawing · Paper

   18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)

   Wright · Sep 27, 2018 · Lot 102
   $197,000≈ £149,719≈ €168,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Alchemy, 1985

   Oil · Paper

   38.1 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in.)

   Phillips · Jun 26, 2018 · Lot 135
   £162,500≈ $215,150≈ €184,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled (Magic Worms), 1984

   Drawing · Paper

   29 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (75.6 x 56.5 cm.)

   Phillips · May 17, 2018 · Lot 16
   $1,139,750≈ £843,322≈ €965,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled, 1983

   Oil · Paper

   55.9 x 76.2 cm (22 x 30 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 8, 2018 · Lot 26
   £1,089,000≈ $1,511,968≈ €1,217,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1981-1982

   Drawing · Paper

   8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.6 x 14.3 cm.)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2018 · Lot 54
   $168,750≈ £122,159≈ €138,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Hong Kong, 1985

   Mixed media · Paper

   76.2 x 57 cm. (30 x 22 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Nov 26, 2017 · Lot 11
   HK$4,300,000≈ $550,658≈ £411,768≈ €460,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,900,000–5,500,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   And the day devides the night, 1977

   Drawing

   29.8 x 22.1 cm (11.7 x 8.7 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Jun 10, 2017 · Lot 854
   €31,250≈ $34,925≈ £27,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1986

   Drawing · Paper

   30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm.)

   Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 27
   $1,030,000≈ £790,059≈ €925,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1982

   Oil · Paper

   14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)

   Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 18
   $514,000≈ £394,262≈ €461,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    30 x 22 1/8 in. (76.2 x 56.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 17
    $1,810,000≈ £1,388,356≈ €1,626,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500,000–2,000,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Untitled (Three Heads), 1982

    Oil · Paper

    8 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. (21 x 54.3 cm.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 16
    $790,000≈ £605,968≈ €709,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $650,000–850,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 174
    $394,000≈ £303,895≈ €354,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 173
    $394,000≈ £303,895≈ €354,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2017 · Lot 172
    $394,000≈ £303,895≈ €354,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Untitled (Mother/Father), 1981

    Oil · Paper

    23 1/2 x 18 in. (59.7 x 45.7 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 17, 2016 · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (32.1 x 24.1 cm)

    Phillips · May 10, 2016 · Lot 164
    $173,000≈ £119,781≈ €152,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled Head, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    19 x 24 in. (48.3 x 61 cm)

    Phillips · May 10, 2016 · Lot 162
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $350,000–450,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    People, 1983

    Watercolor

    75,5x56,2 cm

    Schuler Auktionen · Mar 18, 2016 · Lot 3200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 30,000–40,000View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1983

    Drawing · Paper

    29 3/4 x 22 in. (75.6 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 4
    $257,000≈ £185,479≈ €236,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Untitled, 1987

    Oil · Paper

    30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 126
    $93,750≈ £67,660≈ €86,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Three works: Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    each 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 234
    $209,000≈ £138,228≈ €195,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    19 3/4 x 16 in. (50.2 x 40.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 233
    $149,000≈ £98,545≈ €139,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Untitled, 1983

    Oil · Paper

    30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 15, 2015 · Lot 204
    $305,000≈ £194,156≈ €269,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    18 x 24 1/4 in. (45.7 x 61.6 cm)

    Phillips · May 14, 2015 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Untitled (Dinosaur), 1982

    Oil · Paper

    31.8 x 25 cm (12 1/2 x 9 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Feb 12, 2015 · Lot 16
    £242,500≈ $372,432≈ €328,771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Dr Jekyll / Mr Hyde 1931, 1988

    Drawing

    27 x 22 cm

    Digard Auction · Dec 14, 2014 · Lot 62
    €21,692≈ $27,007≈ £17,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Digard Auction ↗
27. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    12 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (31.8 x 23.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    18 x 14 1/2 in. (45.7 x 36.8 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Untitled, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    44.3 x 38 cm (17 1/2 x 14 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jul 3, 2014 · Lot 157
    £74,500≈ $127,633≈ €93,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Untitled (Space Pork), 1977

    Drawing · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35 x 27.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 197
    $75,000≈ £44,619≈ €54,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Untitled (crown of thorns), circa 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    14 x 12 1/4 in. (35.6 x 31.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 16, 2014 · Lot 189
    $317,000≈ £188,589≈ €231,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    30 x 22 3/8 in. (76.2 x 56.8 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    61 x 45.4 cm (24 x 17 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2013 · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Winter / Spring, 1984

    Drawing · Paper

    41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 19, 2013 · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Untitled, 1987

    Oil · Paper

    16 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (41 x 34.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 19, 2013 · Lot 43
    $100,000≈ £62,162≈ €73,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Untitled, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    47 x 44 cm. (18 1/2 x 17 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2013 · Lot 184
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £90,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Oil · Paper

    25.4 x 20.7 cm. (10 x 8 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 27, 2013 · Lot 16
    £242,500≈ $370,443≈ €284,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Dog Shit in the Head of the Pope, 1981

    Drawing · Paper

    13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (35.2 x 27.6 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 149
    $50,000≈ £32,821≈ €38,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Astronaut, 1980

    felt-tip pen on paper, mounted on cardboard · Paper

    sheet 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (26 x 22.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 148
    $25,000≈ £16,411≈ €19,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Untitled (Jail), 1981

    Oil · Paper

    24 x 17 3/4 in. (61 x 45.1 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 147
    $125,000≈ £82,053≈ €97,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Untitled (House with "S" and Baseball), 1981

    Oil · Paper

    11 x 7 in. (27.9 x 17.8 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 146
    $68,750≈ £45,129≈ €53,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Untitled (Origin of Cotton), 1981

    Oil · Paper

    24 x 17 3/4 in. (61 x 45.1 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 145
    $50,000≈ £32,821≈ €38,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Three Kinds of Fences, 1981

    Oil · Paper

    24 x 17 3/4 in. (61 x 45.1 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 144
    $37,500≈ £24,616≈ €29,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Swinging Diamonds, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Untitled (3 Text Pieces), 1982

    Drawing · Paper

    each: 10 x 6 in. (25.4 x 15.24 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2013 · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Untitled, 1982

    Pastel · Paper

    76.2 x 109.2 cm (30 x 43 in)

    Phillips · Feb 14, 2013 · Lot 12
    £1,945,250≈ $3,016,499≈ €2,263,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,800,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Anatomy II, 1982

    Pastel · Other support

    106,8x91,4 cm

    Farsettiarte · Dec 1, 2012 · Lot 459
    Result not publishedEst. €100,000–160,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
49. 
    Astronaut, 1980

    Drawing

    26,5 x 22,3 cm (10,4 x 8,7 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Apr 28, 2012 · Lot 1029
    €16,250≈ $21,497≈ £13,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
50. 
    Senza titolo, 1981

    Drawing · Paper

    76x57 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 28, 2011 · Lot 575
    Result not publishedEst. €5,000–8,000View at Farsettiarte ↗

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