Anatomy, Ligaments Of The Elbow
Anatomy, Ligaments Of The Elbow
Signed Print
Jean-Michel Basquiat
£11,000-£16,000Value
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Screen print, 1982, on Arches 88. Signed and numbered in an edition of 18. S. 76.5 x 56.5 cm (30 1/8 x 22¼ in.).
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The value of Jean-Michel Basquiat's Anatomy, Ligaments Of The Elbow (signed) is estimated to be worth between £11,000 to £16,000. This screenprint artwork was created in 1982 and has only been sold once at auction, which took place on 24th January 2018. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 18.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | Anatomy, Ligaments Of The Elbow - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Ligaments Of The Elbow, printed on Arches 88 paper, presents spindly sketches of the ligaments with an annotation reading “Ligaments of the elbow and superior radioulnar joints”. The drawings capture the vulnerability of the body parts with fragile, spindly lines. The fragility of the ligaments is emphasised by the decided two-dimensionality of the sketches. The rendering of the bones is almost cartoon-like in its simplicity.
Basquiat was only eight years old when he suffered severe injuries in a road accident which saw him hospitalised for a lengthy period. It was at this point that his mother introduced him to Gray’s Anatomy with the hope that it would help him understand his injuries. Leonardo da Vinci is another key influence here. Basquiat took great inspiration from the Italian master’s painstaking anatomical drawings who dissected over 30 corpses to create intricate diagrams of the human form.
