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Ж81KAWSCOMPANION (Brown)1999 signed and dated 'KAWS..00' on the underside of the figure's right foot; further stamped with the artist's name, date and location of manufacture 'KAWS 99© MADE IN CHINA' on the underside painted cast vinyl 20 x 11 x 5.5 cm. (7 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.) Produced by Bounty Hunter in 1999, this work is from an edition of 500 and is accompanied by its original box. Estimate HK$8,000 - 12,000 €880-1,300 $1,000-1,500 Starting bid HK$8,000 Login to bid Please note that once you've placed your bid, it cannot be cancelled.Contact Specialist Delissa Handoko Associate Specialist, Head of Online Sales, Hong Kong, 20th Century & Contemporary Art +852 2318 2013 DHandoko@phillips.com
Condition ReportSign uporLog inProvenancePrivate Collection, Hong Kong Acquired from the above by the present ownerExhibitedHong Kong, AllRightsReserved, KAWS Passing Through, 4 October – 24 December 2010 (another example exhibited) Toronto, Design Exchange, This is Not a Toy: Designer Toys as Contemporary Culture, 7 February – 25 May 2014 (another example exhibited)LiteratureMargaret Atwood and Simon Maidment, KAWS Companionship in the Age of Loneliness, Melbourne, 2019, p. 62 (another example illustrated)Artist BioKAWSAmerican • 1974 Follow KAWS b. 1974, Jersey City, New Jersey; lives and works in Brooklyn, New York) is renowned for his prolific body of work that straddles the worlds of art and design to include paintings, murals, graphic and product design, street art, and large-scale sculptures. Over the last two decades KAWS has built a successful career with work that consistently shows his formal agility as an artist, as well as his underlying wit, irreverence, and affection for our times. His refined graphic language revitalizes figuration with both big, bold gestures and playful intricacies. KAWS often appropriates and draws inspiration from pop culture animations, forming a unique artistic vocabulary across mediums. Admired for his larger-than-life sculptures and hardedge paintings that emphasize line and color, KAWS’s cast of hybrid cartoon characters are the strongest examples of his exploration of humanity. As seen in his collaborations with global brands, the artist’s imagery possesses a sophisticated humor and reveals a thoughtful interplay with consumer products. With their broad appeal, KAWS’s artworks are highly sought-after by collectors inside and outside of the art world, establishing him as a uniquely prominent artist and influence in today’s culture.  View More Works