About Basquiat Bearbricks
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) grew up in New York and first became known for graffiti under the name SAMO together with Al Diaz. In the early 1980s he broke through as a painter with a style full of text, symbols and crowns, and the crown is today almost his signature. In the mid-1980s he worked with Andy Warhol on a series of joint paintings.
Basquiat is one of the most popular artists in the entire BE@RBRICK series. His works have bold colours and a lot of text, which makes them well suited to the bear's surfaces, where the motif can be wrapped around the whole figure.
What do we have in stock?
Right now we have one Basquiat figure: 1000% Jean-Michel Basquiat v9 (Blue Angel). A 1000% is approx. 70 cm tall and ten times the height of a 100%, so it works as a work of art in its own right in the room. The price is approx. €805.
We would rather be honest than pad the page: the 400% sets, including v9 (Blue Angel), v11, #6 and King Pleasure, are sold out, and so are the Warhol x Basquiat collaboration figures. Popular Basquiat designs usually sell quickly, so keep an eye on new arrivals if you are waiting for a 400%.
Before you buy a 1000% Basquiat
- Space: 70 cm needs a deep shelf, a sideboard or a spot on the floor. See our size guide.
- Light: Basquiat's bold colours can fade in direct sunlight. Choose a spot with indirect light.
- Box: Keep the original box. It protects the figure when you move and matters a great deal if you ever want to sell.
- Authenticity: Newer releases have an NFC tag. Read more on the authenticity check page.
Related themes
Basquiat is part of the wider art Bearbricks collection, where there are more figures in stock. Also see Andy Warhol Bearbricks, his collaborator, and Keith Haring Bearbricks from the same New York scene. To find out more about the large figures, read everything about 1000% Bearbricks and the guide to art Bearbricks.
Frequently asked questions about Basquiat Bearbricks
How big is a 1000% Basquiat Bearbrick?
Approx. 70 cm tall. We currently have 1000% Jean-Michel Basquiat v9 (Blue Angel) in stock.
Do you have Basquiat Bearbricks in 400%?
Not at the moment. Our 400% sets are sold out. New figures appear in new arrivals when we get them.
Why are there crowns on Basquiat Bearbricks?
The crown is one of Jean-Michel Basquiat's best-known motifs and recurs in many of his works, which is why it often appears on the figures.