Jean-Michel Basquiat - Pez Dispenser (1984) - 2010s

Author: Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Title: Pez Dispenser (1984)
Size: 28 x 36 cm
Copyright: Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.
Offset print made on 220g, high-quality paper. Displays a vivid and sharp image quality.
Printed in Uk.
New to frame
Shipping flat in a rigid envelope via certified express mail.
It is possible to collect more than one object, from the same auction, in the same shipment.

Jean Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) — Pez Dispenser, 1984
This striking 1984 work by Jean Michel Basquiat features a crowned dinosaur, floating against a simple background, combined with a playful PEZ candy dispenser motif. The floating crown, a Basquiat signature, symbolizes power and importance, while the PEZ reference evokes childhood and mass market culture, creating a witty juxtaposition of innocence and authority.
Pez Dispenser is one of Basquiat’s most recognized paintings, embodying his fascination with anatomy, pop culture, and primitive symbolism. Works from this period have achieved staggering prices: Basquiat’s paintings from the mid-1980s routinely sell for tens of millions of dollars, with notable sales like Untitled (1982) reaching over $110 million at Sotheby’s. While Pez Dispenser itself has appeared in major auctions, it consistently commands attention for its striking imagery and cultural significance.