PIRANHAS WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING by Kaws, 2017, silkscreen on paper, sold Jul 2020

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PIRANHAS WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING

Kaws (American, b. 1974) · 2017

HK$375,000 price realized incl. premium

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As published: “silkscreen on paper”
Support: Paper
Edition: 10/50
Signed / inscribed: Signed, numbered and dated 'AP 10/20 KAWS..17' lower left · Kaws signature
Category: Design (named designers)
Dimensions: 152.4 x 114.3 cm. (60 x 45 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale (HK010120)
Date: July 9, 2020
Location: Hong Kong
Lot: 239
Estimate: HK$180,000 – HK$280,000 (≈ $23,225 – $36,128) (≈ £18,359 – £28,558) (≈ €20,477 – €31,854)
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