JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT & ERO Original Vintage Signed 1986 King Midas Oil Painting

 This is a Rare & Original Vintage Collaborative Painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) & Dominique Philbert (1967-2011) known as ERO (Ever Rocking On). Titled Untitled King Midas Dated Circa 1986, This is a Mixed Media masterpiece that has remained in a private collection since its creation, unseen by the public for nearly four decades. The work was executed in acrylic, oil stick, Metallic Gold & Silver, and layered Mixed Media Collage on Wood and Canvas, with 2 Distinct Signatures on the reverse: ERO’s signature Dominique Philbert & Basquiat’s “JMB” initials signature variant, each in a different Color & Hand.
 The work is inspired by the legend of King Midas, whose golden touch brought both fortune and ruin. This allegory of greed, power, and consequence aligns with Basquiat’s celebrated King motif. ERO’s raw energy and street influence blend with Basquiat’s intellectual depth, creating a rare Dual Signed Work that bridges mythology and modernity into a work of art.
Basquiat and ERO were close friends and collaborators in 1980s New York Art Scene, where graffiti, hip-hop, and fine art converged. In 1984, Jean-Michel immortalized his friend by painting a Double Portrait tribute Titled “ERO,” that reflects both their friendship and shared artistic roots. Basquiat was an outsider and rebel, as a Self-Taught Artist he challenged the traditional art world — and today his work continues to inspire artists and collectors worldwide. The Basquiat Estate stopped authenticating works in 2012 which is remarkable considering he was born in 1960 and this generation of artists and collectors are very much alive. With ongoing advancements in technology and research, it is possible that this work could be formally authenticated in the future, creating potential for significant appreciation in value. 
This dual signed painting carries direct attribution by Basquiat's close friend and collaborator ERO, with both artists’ signatures visible on the back. As shown in the photos and video, the 2 distinct signatures in different colors. One by Dominique Philbert, ERO. The other, JMB — one of Basquiat’s recognized signature variants. Its Inscribed: Untitled, Titled King Midas, Dated Circa 1986, with Basquiat’s hallmark of crossed out words & letters.

Framed Measurements: Approx 35 1/4 Inches High (89.53 cm) & Approx 29 Inches Wide (73.66 cm)

Unframed Measurements: 28 Inches High (71.12 cm) & Approx. 22 Inches Wide (55.88 cm)