Man On Dolphin
Man On Dolphin
Signed Print
Keith Haring
£25,000-£35,000 VALUE (EST.)
$45,000-$60,000 VALUE (EST.)
$40,000-$60,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥210,000-¥290,000 VALUE (EST.)
€28,000-€40,000 VALUE (EST.)
$240,000-$340,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥4,060,000-¥5,680,000 VALUE (EST.)
$30,000-$45,000 VALUE (EST.)
This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
Lithograph, 1987
Signed Print Edition of 170
H 65cm x W 80cm
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris - France | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| January 2017 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| October 2016 | Phillips New York - United States | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| January 2015 | Millon & Associes - France | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| March 2013 | Sotheby's London - United Kingdom | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| October 2012 | Christie's New York - United States | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print | |||
| June 2011 | Artcurial - France | Man On Dolphin - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
This signed lithograph from 1987 is a limited edition of 70 by Keith Haring. Man On Dolphin shows a lively, figurative image with the central character flying through the air on a dolphin. Below him, four dancing figures wave their arms with joy as they float in the dotted body of water. This print is depicted in Haring’s simplistic linear style and rendered exclusively in black and white.
Recalling Haring’s early Subway Drawing series from 1980–1985, Man On Dolphin exudes a sense of joy due to his use of energy lines and shows one of his most iconic symbols, the dancing figure. The subject matter of this print is almost identical to the Pop Shop Quad V (1989) that shows a joyful scene of swimming dolphins, walking dolphins and androgynous figures.
The simplistic form and positive visual language of Man On Dolphin is representative of some of Haring’s most iconic works. Inspired by popular culture animations like Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss and Looney Tunes, as well as the Pop Art Movement of the 1960s, Haring’s work sought to bridge the gap between high art and popular culture. Indeed, works such as Man On Dolphin appealed to a wide audience of children and adults alike.
