Jean-Michel Basquiat, Catalogue Raisonné (3 Vol.) – 2010 Navarra Edition – Book

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A note to contemporary art collectors and investors: discover the definitive *catalogue raisonné* dedicated to the paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat. This exceptional three-volume set—comprising the two main volumes and an essential appendix—is the third, revised and expanded edition, co-published by Galerie Enrico Navarra and Galerie Tony Shafrazi in 2010. Authored in English by renowned experts Richard D. Marshall and Jean-Louis Prat, this major work provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date inventory of the paintings of this Neo-Expressionist icon, making it a cornerstone for any prestigious art library.

Propelled from the underground New York graffiti scene under the pseudonym SAMO to the heights of the global art market, Jean-Michel Basquiat profoundly marked the 1980s with a dazzling career and legendary collaborations, notably with Andy Warhol. His unique style, which crudely fuses street art, abstract expressionism, pop imagery and sharp social and political critiques, remains one of the most influential and sought-after in the history of modern art today.

Rising from the New York underground graffiti scene—where he operated under the pseudonym “SAMO”—to the pinnacle of the global art market, Jean-Michel Basquiat left an indelible mark on the 1980s through a meteoric career and legendary collaborations, most notably with Andy Warhol. His unique style—a raw fusion of street art, Abstract Expressionism, pop imagery, and sharp social and political critique—remains one of the most influential and sought-after in the history of modern art.

Technical specifications :
• Authors: Richard D. Marshall, Jean-Louis Prat, Johnny Depp (contributor)
• Publisher: Galerie Enrico Navarra & Tony Shafrazi Gallery
• Year of publication: 2010 (Third, revised and expanded edition)
• Format: 3 volumes (376 pages, 312 pages, and a 64-page appendix)
• Slipcase dimensions: 12.2 x 10 x 3.9 inches (31 x 25.5 x 10 cm)
• Total weight: 14.33 lbs / 6.5 kg (a substantial art-edition publication)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9782911596131

Condition:This rare set is in very good overall condition. The interiors of all three volumes are impeccable; the pages and illustrations are crisp and vibrant. The protective rigid slipcase shows slight signs of handling—expected given its weight and format—which in no way detract from the superb aesthetic presentation of this collector’s item.

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