after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
2020

Name: Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
Brand: after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Price: 1825 USD

About the Item

Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% Vinyl Figure: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The partnered collectible reveals the late iconic artist’s signature 1980s artwork (Basquiat 'Cabra' 1981-1982) wrapping the figure in its entirety. Housed in a unique Basquiat collectors box. Medium: Painted Cast Vinyl Figurine. Year: 2020. Dimensions: 27.5 x 14 inches. Condition: New in its original packaging. Published by Medicom from a limited edition of unknown. Further Background BE@RBRICKs are a form of collectible toy that resemble a cross between LEGO and well, a bear. These block-style figurines boast teddy bear-style heads that have become an integral pillar of the collectible toy scene. In fact, it wouldn’t be so far-fetched to say that it almost single-handedly carved out the fad of toy collecting in modern times, treading the very fine line between toy and art. Since its inception, BE@RBRICKs have become one of the most recognizable characters in the world, and some of the most sought after. Basquiat Cabra (1981-82): "At first glance, it is the striking crimson hue of Cabra that sets this painting apart from other works by Basquiat. However, upon closer inspection, the brilliant mind of this contemporary artist comes into full view. Executed at a time when Basquiat was exploring his Haitian and Puerto Rican roots, and becoming increasingly interested in the power and scrutiny of black athletes, the present work belongs to a group of paintings inspired by boxing icons including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jersey Joe Walcott and others. Cabra is unique in its articulation of a historic evening in 1970 when Muhammad Ali – the greatest of all time – knocked out revered heavy-weight fighter Oscar Bonavena, also known as 'The Bull'. The iconic boxing ring, the hieroglyphic 'TKO' 3 above the bull's skull and, finally, the clever play on words – Cabra is Spanish for 'goat' or GOAT, shorthand for the Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali – all add to this physiologically searing and visually-moving painting of one of Basquiat's long-time heroes." (source: Sotheby's) Related Categories Basquiat. Street Art. Art toys. Kaws. Hebru Brantley. Bears. Kids room. Basquiat figure. Basquiat bull. Basquiat Cabra.

Creator:

after Jean-Michel Basquiat (2001, American)

Creation Year:

2020

Dimensions:

Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)

Medium:

Resin,Vinyl

Movement & Style:

Pop Art

Period:

21st Century