COULD YOUR ARTWORK BE BY KEITH HARING?

Previously unknown works by important artists continue to emerge from private collections, estates, inheritances, and long-held family possessions. While authentic works by Keith Haring may be rare, every work deserves to be evaluated on its own merits rather than dismissed simply because it is unfamiliar or undocumented.

If you believe your painting, drawing, print, or sculpture may be by Keith Haring, obtaining an independent professional opinion is the appropriate first step. Haring worked across painting, drawing, printmaking, murals, and sculpture, and his documented graphic production includes etchings, woodcuts, and screenprints.

We have specialized in the authentication of works attributed to Keith Haring since 2002. We issue Certificates of Authenticity (COAs), Authentication Reports, appraisals, valuations, provenance reports, and provide buying, selling, brokerage, and investment advisory services for collectors, attorneys, insurers, financial institutions, estates, museums, and private clients worldwide.

Getting started is straightforward. Simply send us photographs of the work together with its dimensions and any information you have regarding its history or ownership. After reviewing the material, we will recommend the most appropriate course of action.

AUTHENTICATION

Is this a Keith Haring?

From a single photograph of ordinary quality, we can often determine whether a work appears consistent with Haring’s work or whether it clearly does not. His production encompasses numerous supports, materials, scales, and techniques, so the medium, date, construction, and physical characteristics must also be considered.

What services do you provide?

We provide authentication, certification, Certificates of Authenticity (COAs), Authentication Reports, appraisals and valuations, provenance research, private sales and brokerage, investment advice, and analytical art market research.

Is it possible to discover a previously unknown Keith Haring today?

Yes. Haring had a brief but exceptionally productive career, and works can remain in private collections, estates, and family holdings without extensive publication or exhibition histories. The Keith Haring art database itself states that its online compilation is only a selection rather than a complete catalogue of his work.

Do I need to get my Keith Haring authenticated?

Yes. Authentication is essential if you wish to sell your work for its full market value. It is also important for insurance, estate planning, charitable donations, financing, and many legal purposes.

Is it complicated to get a Keith Haring authenticated?

Not for you. For paintings and drawings, send photographs of the front and reverse, surface, edges, signature, date, inscriptions, labels, and other details; for sculpture, include several angles, the base, surface, and any marks or inscriptions. The investigation itself is our responsibility.

How long does it take to authenticate a Keith Haring?

It depends on how much is already known about the work when we begin the investigation. In the simplest cases, authenticity can be confirmed within a couple of weeks. More complex cases may require several months.

How much does it cost to authenticate a Keith Haring?

From the low hundreds to the high thousands. It depends on how much is already known and documented, where relevant archives are located, and whether travel or scientific testing is required.

Can a signature alone prove that a Keith Haring work is authentic?

No. A signature or inscription is only one element of evidence and cannot establish authenticity by itself. It must be evaluated together with the materials, technique, date, provenance, edition information where applicable, and physical characteristics.

Can an unsigned Keith Haring work still be authentic?

Yes. The absence of a visible signature does not by itself establish that a work is inauthentic. Authentication should consider the medium, materials, technique, date, provenance, and other physical and documentary evidence together.

What documents help authenticate a Keith Haring work?

Any document that mentions, describes, illustrates, or refers to the work may assist the authentication. Photographs, invoices, correspondence, exhibition records, conservation reports, edition documentation, insurance documents, auction records, and family papers can all contribute valuable evidence.

Can a Keith Haring work be authenticated from photographs?

Yes. High-quality photography is an extremely useful authentication tool and allows us to study line, surface, materials, support, signatures, inscriptions, labels, edition information, and other important characteristics remotely. When additional evidence is required, we may recommend an in-person examination. We examine works worldwide.

Is it always necessary to perform scientific analyses of a Keith Haring?

No. Many works can be authenticated through research, provenance investigation, comparative analysis, and technical examination. Scientific testing is generally reserved for more difficult cases when questions remain concerning pigments, paints, papers, printing inks, supports, plastics, metals, or the age and composition of other materials.

What if my Keith Haring has no provenance?

Incomplete provenance is common. When provenance is incomplete, authentication relies more heavily on research, technical examination, photography, edition information where applicable, and, where appropriate, scientific testing.

Do you issue Certificates of Authenticity for Keith Haring works?

Yes. Upon completion of the authentication, we issue a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) together with a detailed and fully referenced Authentication Report.

APPRAISALS & VALUATIONS

How much is my Keith Haring work worth?

We will appraise your work and determine its value. Date, medium, dimensions, subject, condition, provenance, rarity, edition, and current market demand can all materially affect value. Unique paintings and drawings, sculpture, and editioned prints occupy different market categories.

SELLING

Can you sell my Keith Haring for me?

Yes. We specialize in private sales but use every appropriate selling method to obtain the highest possible net price. We manage the process professionally, confidentially, and on your behalf.

Do I need an appraisal before selling my Keith Haring?

Yes. Your work should be priced correctly for the country, market, and method of sale. An independent appraisal helps prevent both underpricing and overpricing.

Do I need authentication before selling my Keith Haring?

Yes. Without authentication, your work may sell for only a fraction of its potential market value.

Can you help me maximize the selling price of my Keith Haring?

Yes. Authentication, provenance, valuation, timing, presentation, and the chosen sales method can all influence the final result. We also provide collection management advice designed to maximize value.

Should I restore my Keith Haring before selling it?

Usually not. Buyers often have their own preferences regarding conservation, and Haring worked on varied and sometimes unconventional supports and materials that may require specialized treatment. We generally recommend selling the work in its present condition unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.

How long does it take to sell a Keith Haring?

Higher-value works generally require more time to sell because there are fewer qualified buyers. Correct pricing, strong documentation, and the appropriate sales method all contribute to a successful sale.

BUYING & ADVISORY

Should I buy a Keith Haring?

If you enjoy Haring’s work, certainly. If your primary objective is investment, we can evaluate the proposed acquisition and alternative opportunities.

Can you review a Keith Haring before I buy it?

Yes. We provide independent pre-purchase research and analysis for collectors and investors. We also prepare predictive art market forecasts and Buy-Hold-Sell recommendations.

What should I check before buying a Keith Haring?

Three fundamental questions should always be answered: Is it authentic? What is its condition? Is the price reasonable? For prints, technique, paper, signature, numbering, edition size, publisher, printer, and impression are especially important; documented Haring editions include screenprints, etchings, and woodcuts.

How can I avoid buying a fake Keith Haring?

Call us before you buy. An independent review before completing the purchase is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of acquiring a forged, unauthorized, incorrectly editioned, or misattributed work.

Can you advise me on building a collection?

Yes. We advise collectors on the financial aspects of acquisition, ownership, collection management, and eventual sale.

REQUEST A KEITH HARING AUTHENTICATION OR APPRAISAL

Whether you require authentication, a Certificate of Authenticity, an appraisal, valuation, provenance research, buying advice, selling assistance, brokerage, or investment guidance regarding a work attributed to Keith Haring, our specialists are available to assist.

Complete the contact form below or call us at +1 (212) 658-0466 to discuss your work with one of our experts.