Dear Yassine,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The presented object appears to be a mixed media on paper study of a male figure in the recognizable street art style of Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988). The work measures approximately 20 x 16 in. and has been attributed to Basquiat due to an inscription "BASQUIAT" on the verso). This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.

Unfortunately, neither the style, the quality of the composition nor the handwriting are comparable to authenticated self-portraits by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Consider the following comparables:

https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6309460
https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5371726
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/contemporary-evening-auction-5/self-portrait-as-a-heel-part-two

Therefore, the unfortunate conclusion from this investigation is that the work of art presented is most likely a forgery, which holds no market value.

If you have questions or concerns, I would recommend that you get in touch with our authentication team by email at [email protected].

Kind regards,
Anne