Wolf Sausage
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982-83/2019
Medium: Screen Print in Colors
Size: 22” x 30”
Edition of 50
Signed
A compelling expression of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s groundbreaking visual language, Wolf Sausage (1982–83/2019) is a color screenprint measuring 22 × 30 inches, produced in a limited edition of 50 and signed. The work reflects Basquiat’s fascination with words, symbolism, and cultural narratives during his influential early period. Its authenticated signature, limited availability, and connection to the artist’s legacy make it a highly desirable piece for discerning collectors.
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Wolf Sausage is a distinctive work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that captures the artist’s fascination with language, symbolism, and the collision between everyday references and deeper cultural meaning. The work originated from Basquiat’s studio practice and does not have a street graffiti version. Although Basquiat first emerged through his SAMO graffiti writings on the streets of New York, Wolf Sausage reflects his mature creative period, when his raw street vocabulary became a sophisticated contemporary art language.
The unusual title demonstrates Basquiat’s ability to combine humor, absurdity, and social commentary. Through energetic marks, fragmented text, and symbolic imagery, the work explores themes of identity, consumer culture, instinct, and the relationship between language and power. Like much of Basquiat’s best work, it invites interpretation while maintaining the spontaneous intensity of his early graffiti roots.
Collectors value Wolf Sausage for its rarity, unique imagery, and direct connection to Basquiat’s influential early 1980s period. Complete portfolios and individual works from this era remain highly desirable among collectors seeking historically important contemporary art.
Curator Insight: At ArtLife Gallery, we view Wolf Sausage as a brilliant example of Basquiat’s creative freedom—where unconventional language becomes a powerful tool for storytelling.
Related to works such as King Brand, Undiscovered Genius, Charles the First, and Per Capita, Wolf Sausage represents the period when Basquiat established himself as one of the most original voices in modern art.
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Wolf Sausage
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982-83/2019
Medium: Screen Print in Colors
Size: 22” x 30”
Edition of 50
A compelling expression of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s groundbreaking visual language, Wolf Sausage (1982–83/2019) is a color screenprint measuring 22 × 30 inches, produced in a limited edition of 50 and signed. The work reflects Basquiat’s fascination with words, symbolism, and cultural narratives during his influential early period. Its authenticated signature, limited availability, and connection to the artist’s legacy make it a highly desirable piece for discerning collectors.
Wolf Sausage is a distinctive work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that captures the artist’s fascination with language, symbolism, and the collision between everyday references and deeper cultural meaning. The work originated from Basquiat’s studio practice and does not have a street graffiti version. Although Basquiat first emerged through his SAMO graffiti writings on the streets of New York, Wolf Sausage reflects his mature creative period, when his raw street vocabulary became a sophisticated contemporary art language.
The unusual title demonstrates Basquiat’s ability to combine humor, absurdity, and social commentary. Through energetic marks, fragmented text, and symbolic imagery, the work explores themes of identity, consumer culture, instinct, and the relationship between language and power. Like much of Basquiat’s best work, it invites interpretation while maintaining the spontaneous intensity of his early graffiti roots.
Collectors value Wolf Sausage for its rarity, unique imagery, and direct connection to Basquiat’s influential early 1980s period. Complete portfolios and individual works from this era remain highly desirable among collectors seeking historically important contemporary art.
Curator Insight: At ArtLife Gallery, we view Wolf Sausage as a brilliant example of Basquiat’s creative freedom—where unconventional language becomes a powerful tool for storytelling.
Related to works such as King Brand, Undiscovered Genius, Charles the First, and Per Capita, Wolf Sausage represents the period when Basquiat established himself as one of the most original voices in modern art.