Jean-Michel Basquiat & Warhol hand-illustrated 'Purse' 1984

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol (untitled) 'Purse' 1984:

With dollar signs drawn by Warhol and with crowns and "eye" drawing by Basquiat, this purse was worn by Warhol, Basquiat friend, and downtown scenester Joy Bouldin to accompany the two artists to Keith Haring's 1984 "Party of Life" at the Paradise Garage. Later that evening, Bouldin asked Warhol & Basquiat to tag and sign her handbag, resulting in a unique, timeless artwork and cultural piece.

Warhol drew 4 dollar signs and signed both his name and Joy's in gold ink on the lid. Basquiat signature appears under the purse's clasp, along with two crowns (one on each edge), and an "eye" next to one of the crowns.

Medium: Gold ink marker on vintage black leather purse, 1984.
Approximate dimensions: 8 x 4.9 x 4 1/4 inches.
Unique. Signed by Warhol in gold ink on the lid and signed by Basquiat in gold ink, recto.

Condition: Signatures and drawings are in permanent marker and appear well-preserved. Purse itself contains some rubbing and age-related wear; in otherwise good overall vintage condition.

• Creator Jean-Michel Basquiat(1960 - 1988, American)
• Creation Year 1984
• Dimensions Height: 5 in. (12.7 cm)Width: 8 in. (20.32 cm)
• Medium Leather,Permanent Marker
• Movement & Style Pop Art
• Period 1980-1989
• Condition Good
• Gallery Location NEW YORK, NY