Kenny Scharf is a renowned artist affiliated with the 1980s-era East Village art movement in New York City.
Scharf developed a distinct and uniquely personal artistic style in paintings and prints as well as sculpture, alongside his mentor Andy Warhol, and contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with whom he pioneered contemporary street art. References to popular culture reoccur throughout Scharf's works, such as appropriated cartoon characters from the "Flintstones" and "Jetsons," as well as imagined anthropomorphic creatures. Through ecstatic compositions and a dazzling color palette, he presents an immersive viewing experience that is both intimate and fresh.
Scharf's multifaceted practice — spanning painting, sculpture, installation work, murals, performance and fashion — reflects his dedication to the creation of dynamic forms of art that deconstruct existing artistic hierarchies, echoing the philosophy of Pop artists. Yet Scharf’s artistic significance expands beyond the art historical terrain of Pop art; the artist instead coined the term “Pop Surrealist” to describe his one-of-a-kind practice. His inclusion in the 1985 Whitney Biennial marked the start of his international phenomenon, a reputation that continues to thrive today.
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Vintage 1980s Kenny Scharf t-shirt (Kenny Scharf 1987)
By Kenny Scharf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1987 Kenny Scharf illustrated t-shirt: An iconic, original 1980s Kenny Scharf t-shirt designed by the artist to promote "Carnaval New York" at the Empire Loisada Samba School...
Cotton
Kenny Scharf Silkscreen Print Three Faces Of Jackie Signed Modern 1998 116/150
By Kenny Scharf
Located in North Miami, FL
This pop art work of art by Kenny Scharf is a pencil signed and numbered silkcreen titled Three Faces Of Jackie. From 1998. Edition of 150 this one being 116/150. It is framed with a...
Paper
$110
H 9.13 in W 5.38 in D 4 in
Beautiful Abnormal Deer Antler Stag Taxidermy Trophy Vintage, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. It measures approximate 9 1/8" high, 5 3/8" wide and 4" deep. A nice addition to your ...
Antler, Wood
Vintage Ballpoint Pen Le Must de Cartier Vendome, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Le Must de Cartier Vendome ballpoin pen. Fluted gold-plated barrel and cap; pressing the top of the cap opens the clip to the desired width; releasing the pressure returns the clip ...
Metal
Large Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray, Yellow & Black Check, 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage square ceramic porcelain cigar ashtray. Large collectible cigar ashtray in yellow and black and white check with gilt borders that break at cigar rests at either side. Gold lettering in the center reads “Cigar”. and there is a knight on horse...
Porcelain
Vintage Fountain Pen by Gucci, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Fountain Pen Gucci Anniversary Collection. With its original box and cartridges. Excellent condition.
Metal
$1,337Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 11.23 in
Rare Knoll International Vintage Catalogue, Early 1980s
By Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and striking vintage catalogue from Knoll International, dating back to the early 1980s. This substantial hardcover edition, bound in elegant fabric, comprises 90 richly desig...
Metal
Pop Art Silkscreen on Silver Board, Signed, 24/50, Modern Style, 1967
By Peter Gee
Located in New York, NY
Pop Art screen-print on silver metallic board featuring graphic magenta, blue, orange bullseye targets. Signed Peter Gee 1967. Professionally framed in a white wood frame with glare ...
Paint, Paper
Local Motion Vintage Shortboard Surfboard (1980s)
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Own a vibrant slice of 1980s surf culture with this 6'6" Local Motion double-wing swallow shaped by Dave Hill. Dressed in a green checkerboard deck with hot-pink rails and bottom, it...
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.25 in W 40 in D 1.25 in
Victor Vasarely Silkscreen Print 1978, Hand Signed Limited 77/250 Denise René
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Original large scale Silk Screen Print of "Ond Fire" Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) Painting, painted in 1969. Beautiful intricate purple, green, blue and black, op art design. Pencil s...
Paint, Paper
$1,608Sale Price|28% Off
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Freestanding Vintage Human Skeleton Anatomy Model, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
A remarkable vintage find, this full-size human skeleton model was originally used in medical education since the 1980s, allowing students to study the details of human anatomy with ...
Plastic
$1,500
H 35.5 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in
Artist Richard Anuszkiewicz Inward Eye #10 Op-Art Silkscreen Print, 1970, Signed
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020) Inward Eye #10 from the Inward Eye Series, 1970. Pronounced it ah-noo-SHKEV-ich. Silkscreen 25 19/20 × 19 3/4 inches Edition of 100, #56/100. Acid f...
Metal
Giant Golfball, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant vintage golfball in cream plaster/plastic. 8.5" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Very heavy a...
Paint, Plastic
$1,800
H 19.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
Victor Vasarely Vintage Silkscreen Print 1950s “Sian” Hand Signed 31/75 Rare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage silkscreen print by artist Victor Vasarely from the 1950s, titled "Sian". Hand signed and numbered 31/75, this rare piece features a geometric abstract design typical of Vasa...
Paper
1993 “Monster Time” Wristwatch Wall Clock by Kenny Scharf for Swatch
By Kenny Scharf, Swatch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charismatic and sinister design from 1993 by American artist Kenny Scharf for Swatch. Produced as a wristwatch and also in this Swatch Maxi over-sized se...
Metal
1993 “Monster Time” Wristwatch Wall Clock by Kenny Scharf for Swatch
By Kenny Scharf, Swatch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charismatic and sinister design from 1993 by American artist Kenny Scharf for Swatch. Produced as a wristwatch and also in this Swatch Maxi over-sized se...
Metal