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Kaws

American · b. 1974 · Painter, Sculptor

Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, is an American artist and designer whose work centers on repeated use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some dating… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Kaws, THE WALK HOME, 2012, acrylic on canvasTHE WALK HOMEPhillips · $5,955,000≈ £4,649,075≈ €5,315,540Sign up to see
  2. Kaws, UNTITLED (FATAL GROUP), 2004, acrylic on canvasUNTITLED (FATAL GROUP)Phillips · $2,716,500≈ £2,123,427≈ €2,402,919Sign up to see
  3. Kaws, GRRR!, 2008, acrylic on canvasGRRR!Phillips · $2,180,000≈ £1,697,687≈ €1,982,359Sign up to see

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  1. Kaws, Chum (Yellow), 2002, cast resin
    Chum (Yellow), 2002
    Sculpture
    12⅞ h x 8¾ w x 4 d in (33 x 22 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $1,875≈ £1,621≈ €1,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Kaws, Kawsbob (Black), 2011, screenprint in gray and black on BFK Rives
    Kawsbob (Black), 2011
    Screenprint · Paper
    20 h x 20 w in (51 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 121
    $6,250≈ £5,402≈ €6,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Kaws, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, 2010, painted cast vinyl
    Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, 2010
    Multiple
    9⅞ h x 5 w x 5 d in (25 x 13 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $8,450≈ £7,304≈ €8,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Kaws, BFF (Blue), 2017, painted cast vinyl
    BFF (Blue), 2017
    Multiple
    13¼ h x 5½ w x 2¾ d in (34 x 14 x 7 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $875≈ £756≈ €871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Kaws, Undefeated Billboard, 2004, offset lithograph in colors, felt-tip pen
    Undefeated Billboard, 2004
    Lithograph
    18 h x 25 w in (46 x 63 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $5,250≈ £4,538≈ €5,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Kaws, BE@RBRICK 1000%, 2002, cast vinyl
    BE@RBRICK 1000%, 2002
    Multiple
    28 h x 13 w x 10 d in (71 x 33 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 128
    $5,000≈ £4,322≈ €4,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Kaws, Dissected Companion BE@RBRICK (Gray) 1000%, 2010, painted cast vinyl
    Dissected Companion BE@RBRICK (Gray) 1000%, 2010
    Multiple
    28 h x 13 w x 10 d in (71 x 33 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $1,750≈ £1,513≈ €1,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Kaws, Nadsat HMV BE@RBRICK Pez Dispenser, 2003, painted cast vinyl
    Nadsat HMV BE@RBRICK Pez Dispenser, 2003
    Multiple
    5¼ h x 1¾ w x 1½ d in (13 x 4 x 4 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $250≈ £216≈ €249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Kaws, The Standard Hotel light bulb, 2011, lightbulb
    The Standard Hotel light bulb, 2011
    lightbulb
    4¾ h x 2¼ dia in (12 x 6 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $325≈ £281≈ €323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Kaws, JPP (Black), 2008, painted cast vinyl
    JPP (Black), 2008
    Multiple
    7¾ h x 5¾ w x 3 d in (20 x 15 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 155
    $938≈ £811≈ €933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Also offered, result not published (35)

Lots by Kaws that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Kaws signature

400 catalogued lots by Kaws record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (75% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse137
  • lower right32
  • lower left7
  • along the bottom2
  • in the margin2
  • on the stretcher1

Form

  • signed and dated214
  • signed181
  • signed in pencil4
  • stamped signature1
  • Signed and dated "KAWS''97" on the reverse — UNTITLED, Phillips, Sep 30, 2026
  • Signed, numbered and dated 'KAWS.. 40/50 99' lower edge — UNTITLED, Phillips, Jun 2, 2026
  • Signed and dated "KAWS..12" on the reverse — NYT, Phillips, May 21, 2026

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About Kaws

Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, is an American artist and designer whose work centers on repeated use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some dating back to the beginning of his career in the 1990s. He initially painted these figures in 2D and later realized in 3D. Some of his characters are his own creations while others are reworked versions of existing icons.

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