Lot 162

KAWS (1974- ), Attributed to, Acrylic on Canvas

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KAWS (1974- ), Attributed to, Acrylic on Canvas

Estimate: $8,000 - $18,000

Starting Bid: $1,000

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by Time Auction
August 2, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
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255-10 Northern Blvd
Floor 1
Little Neck, NY, US 11362

KAWS (1974- ), ATTRIBUTED TO, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

Dimensions:

Image size: 61 x 61 cm. All measured values are approximate.

Provenance and Authenticity:

This painting is presented in the manner and style associated with KAWS, one of the leading figures in contemporary art whose work bridges fine art, street culture, and graphic design. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the work bears a signature on the reverse and features the artist's iconic visual vocabulary of bold outlines, simplified forms, and instantly recognizable "XX" motifs. The clean execution, balanced composition, and contemporary presentation exemplify the aesthetic qualities commonly associated with KAWS's highly collectible body of work.

Signature:

KAWS

Description:

The composition features KAWS's iconic skull motif rendered in a highly simplified, graphic style against a pristine white background. The centrally positioned skull is outlined with bold black contours and accented by the artist's signature crossed-out eyes, while rounded ear-like forms create a distinctive silhouette immediately associated with his celebrated visual language. A restrained palette of soft ivory, warm taupe, black, and white enhances the minimalist aesthetic, allowing the crisp geometry and balanced proportions to dominate the composition. The fusion of cartoon-inspired imagery, contemporary design principles, and refined acrylic application successfully captures the playful yet contemplative character that has become synonymous with KAWS's internationally recognized artistic practice.

Historical significance:

KAWS has become one of the defining artists of contemporary visual culture by successfully merging street art, commercial imagery, sculpture, and fine art into a universally recognizable artistic language. His iconic characters and graphic motifs have transformed the relationship between popular culture and contemporary art, earning widespread museum recognition and establishing his work among the most influential artistic practices of the twenty-first century.

Valuation:

Paintings attributed to KAWS featuring his signature skull imagery and crossed-eye iconography continue to attract strong international collector interest. Works with minimalist compositions and instantly recognizable graphic elements remain especially desirable due to their visual impact, broad cultural influence, and enduring popularity within the global contemporary art market.


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