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Piranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print by KAWS 2016 - MyArtBroker

Piranhas When You're Sleeping
Signed Print

KAWS

£30,000-£50,000Value
Indicator

$60,000-$100,000 Value Indicator

$50,000-$90,000 Value Indicator

¥270,000-¥450,000 Value Indicator

35,000-60,000 Value Indicator

$300,000-$500,000 Value Indicator

¥5,590,000-¥9,310,000 Value Indicator

$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Format: Signed Print

Year: 2016

Size: H 152cm x W 114cm

Edition size: 50

Signed: Yes

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseArtwork
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
July 2022Christie's New York - United StatesPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
July 2022Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited - Hong KongPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
July 2021Phillips Hong Kong - Hong KongPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
July 2020Phillips New York - United StatesPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
July 2020Phillips Hong Kong - Hong KongPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
April 2020Sotheby's Hong Kong - Hong KongPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print
June 2019Phillips London - United KingdomPiranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

The print is part of the Outlines collection, a body of works which each take the outline of a recognisable cartoon character which KAWS then fills with his own graphic designs. The collection captures the artist’s unique visual language and style. KAWS’ artworks can be characterized by their emphasis on colour, bold gestural lines and incorporation of a set of repeated motifs, cartoon characters and distinctive graphics. When looked at closely, the viewer can detect KAWS’ iconic crosses in Piranhas When You’re Sleeping, as well as sections of various cartoon figures.

The Outlines collection reflects KAWS’ practise of appropriating famous cartoon characters, which KAWS has done with other cartoons, such as The Simpsons, SpongeBob Square Pants and the Smurfs. The artist is also well-known for creating his own impressive cast of stock cartoon characters such as Companion, Chum, Accomplice and Bendy. The creation of these icons resonates strongly with the work of Keith Haring and his collection of repeated icons and motifs, such as the radiant baby, angel, flying devil and barking dog.

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