Modern art has a lot of surprises for art collectors. One surprise in recent years is that some of the pieces are being purchased solely for investment rather than for enjoyment and rather than for display in museums. That has left many modern art buyers in a position where there is a lack of supply in famous artists like Picasso, Basquiat, Warhol, Haring and many others. Fortunately, there is the 2022 April 19 Prints & Multiples Signature Auction that has been presented by Heritage Auctions.

It turns out that despite nearly a week remaining the top pieces in this auction are either already challenging estimates or the prices have already risen above the estimates. So far, the year 2022 has been exciting and very successful for sales prices.

Collectors Dashboard evaluates high-end collectibles as an alternative asset class. This means original works by Pablo Picasso are attracting the same capital that could have been invested into stocks or bonds. Original art now costs thousands of dollars to millions of dollars per piece. Collectors with a passion to own certain prints or paintings by established artists frequently have to compete directly against investors whose only desire is to make a profit in the future.

The “prints and multiples” offer fine art collectors a chance to own some of the greatest modern art pieces from the top artists at prices that are not well into the millions of dollars. Just pay attention to the estimates because many of these have already been blown out of the water with nearly a week before their auction ends.

Here are some of the rare opportunities we see in this Heritage auction event.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Tête de Femme, 1962. Linocut in colors on wove paper… 29-1/2 x 24-1/4 inches (74.9 x 61.6 cm) with an estimate of $50,000 – $70,000. Current Bid: $115,000.00. Image below by Heritage Auctions.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Grande Tête de Femme, 1962. Linocut in colors on wove paper 29-1/2 x 24-3/8 inches (74.9 x 6) with an estimate of $60,000.00 – $80,000.00. Current Bid: $67,500.00.

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Teddy Roosevelt, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board with an estimate of $25,000.00 – $35,000.00. Current Bid: $67,500.00. (Image by Heritage Auctions)

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), $, 1982. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 19-3/4 x 15-5/8 inches (50.2 x 39.7 cm) with an estimate of $40,000.00 – $60,000.00. Current Bid: $62,500.00.

Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Geronimo, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986.
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board 35-7 with an estimate of $20,000.00 – $40,000.00. Current Bid: $57,500.00

Keith Haring (1958-1990), Pop Shop Quad V (A-D), 1989. Four screenprints in colors on wove paper 13-1/2 x 16-1/2 inches (Total: 4 Items). Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000; Current Bid: $45,000 (Image by Heritage Auctions)

Keith Haring (1958-1990), Untitled 4, from Fertility, 1983. Screenprint in colors on wove paper 42 x 50 inches (106) with an estimate of $20,000.00 – $30,000.00; Current Bid: $42,000.00

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) Wolf Sausage, King Brand, Dog Leg Study and Undiscovered Genius, 1982-83/2019 with an estimate of $30,000.00 – $40,000.00. Current Bid: $38,000.00