Donut Revenge

Last updated
Donut Revenge
Jean-Michel-Basquiat-Donut-Revenge-1982.jpg
Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year1982
MediumAcrylic, oilsticks, and paper collage on canvas
Movement Neo-expressionism
Dimensions243.2 cm× 182.2 cm(95 3/4 in× 71 3/4 in)
LocationPrivate collection

Donut Revenge is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which features a radiant rotund figure, sold for $20.9 million at Christie's in December 2021. [1]

Contents

History

Basquiat executed Donut Revenge in his studio beneath Annina Nosei's gallery during the pinnacle of his career in 1982. [2] The painting features a crowned central character floating amid a background of vibrant color. The goggle-eyes and bulbous body creates a humorous impression, heightened by the words "Little Fat Man with a Chicken Leg" written across its chest. [1]

Donut Revenge sold for $90,500 at Christie's New York in May 1995. [3] The painting failed to sell at Sotheby's Contemporary Art auction in November 2004, it had an estimate of $1.2 to $1.8 million. [4] In December 2021, it sold for $20.9 million at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sale in Hong Kong. [5]

Exhibitions

Donut Revenge has been exhibited at the following art institutions:

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jean-Michel Basquiat</span> American artist (1960–1988)

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement.

<i>Untitled</i> (1982 Basquiat skull painting) Painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which depicts a skull, is among the most expensive paintings ever. In May 2017, it sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby's, the highest price ever paid at auction for artwork by an American artist in a public sale. That record was surpassed by Shot Marilyns by Andy Warhol, which sold for $195 million in May 2022.

<i>La Hara</i> 1981 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

La Hara is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. The artwork, which depicts a skeletal police officer, sold for $35 million at Christie's in May 2017.

<i>Untitled</i> (1982 Basquiat devil painting) 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork was sold at Christie's for $57.3 million in May 2016. At the time, that was the record for Basquiat's most expensive painting. In 2022, it was sold for $85 million at Phillips, becoming Basquiat's third highest auction sale and fourth most expensive painting.

<i>Crown Hotel (Mona Lisa Black Background)</i> 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Crown Hotel (Mona Lisa Black Background) is a 1982 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork cites Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Édouard Manet's Olympia, two canonical works of western art. In June 2013, it sold for $7.4 million at Sotheby’s.

<i>Untitled (Fishing)</i> 1981 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. The artwork, which depicts a fisherman displaying his catch hanging at the end of a line, sold for $26.4 million at Christie's in November 2012.

<i>Flesh and Spirit</i> (painting) Painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Flesh and Spirit is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat c. 1982–83. The multi-panel painting, which is one of the largest ever made by Basquiat, sold for $30.7 million at Sotheby's in May 2018.

<i>Taxi, 45th/Broadway</i> Painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol

Taxi, 45th/Broadway is a painting created by American artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol circa 1984–85. The artwork sold at Sotheby's for $9.4 million in November 2018.

<i>Zenith</i> (Basquiat and Warhol) Painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol

Zenith is a painting created by American artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol in 1985. It sold for $11.4 million at Phillips in May 2014, the highest price paid at auction for a Warhol-Basquiat collaboration.

<i>The Field Next to the Other Road</i> 1981 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Field Next to the Other Road is a 1981 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. It sold for $37.1 million at Christie's in May 2015.

<i>Red Skull</i> (Basquiat) 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Red Skull is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. It was sold for $21.6 million at Christie's in October 2017.

<i>Untitled (Tar Tar Tar, Lead Lead Lead)</i> 1981 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled_(Tar_Tar_Tar,_Lead_Lead_Lead) is a 1981 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. It sold for $34.8 million at Christie's in May 2014.

<i>Hannibal</i> (Basquiat) 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Hannibal is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which features his signature skull and crown motifs, was sold at Sotheby's for $13.1 million in October 2016.

<i>Untitled (Head)</i> 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled (Head) is a 1982 drawing created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. It sold for $15.2 million at Sotheby's in June 2020, becoming Basquiat's most expensive work on paper.

<i>Warrior</i> (Basquiat) 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Warrior is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. It is interpreted as "a semi-autobiographical work championing his creative vision as a black artist." In March 2021, the painting sold for $41.8 million at Christie's in Hong Kong, becoming the most expensive Western artwork sold at auction in Asia.

<i>In This Case</i> 1983 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

In This Case is a 1983 painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The artwork, which depicts a skull, is among the most expensive paintings ever purchased. In May 2021, it sold for $93.1 million at Christie's New York, the second highest auction record by Basquiat.

<i>Versus Medici</i> 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Versus Medici is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The artwork, which references the Medici family, sold for $50.8 million at Sotheby's in May 2021.

<i>Untitled (One Eyed Man or Xerox Face)</i> 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Untitled (One Eyed Man or Xerox Face) is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. In May 2021, it sold for $30.2 million at Christie's in Hong Kong.

<i>The Guilt of Gold Teeth</i> 1982 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Guilt of Gold Teeth is a painting created by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982. The painting, which depicts Baron Samedi, sold for $40 million at Christie's in November 2021.

References

  1. 1 2 Villa, Angelica (December 2, 2021). "Records for Amoako Boafo, Avery Singer, Bernard Buffet Set in Christie's $192 M. Hong Kong Evening Sale". ARTnews.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. "Jean-Michel Basquiat's Donut Revenge". Christie's. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  3. "Jean Michel Basquiat (1961-1988)". Christie's. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  4. "Art/Auctions: Contemporary Art evening auction at Sotheby's November". www.thecityreview.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  5. "Basquiat's painting garners US$20 million at Christie's Evening Sale | Auctions News | THE VALUE | Art News". TheValue.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  6. 1 2 3 "Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988): Donut Revenge". Christie's. Archived from the original on 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-15.