Dissected Companion (brown)
Dissected Companion (brown)
Signed Print
KAWS
£9,000-£13,000 VALUE (EST.)
$17,000-$24,000 VALUE (EST.)
$15,000-$22,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥80,000-¥110,000 VALUE (EST.)
€10,500-€15,000 VALUE (EST.)
$90,000-$130,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥1,560,000-¥2,250,000 VALUE (EST.)
$11,000-$16,000 VALUE (EST.)
This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
Screenprint, 2006
Signed Print Edition of 100
H 51cm x W 51cm
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | Dissected Companion (brown) - Signed Print | |||
| June 2022 | Neww Auction - Japan | Dissected Companion (brown) - Signed Print | |||
| January 2018 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | Dissected Companion (brown) - Signed Print | |||
| September 2017 | Phillips New York - United States | Dissected Companion (brown) - Signed Print | |||
| April 2009 | Phillips New York - United States | Dissected Companion (brown) - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Dissected Companion (brown) is a signed screen print in colours with partial glaze, on heavy woven paper made by renowned American artist and designer, KAWS in 2006. The print depicts Companion, arguably KAWS’ most well-known cartoon character. Set against a pale background, Companion stands to the right of the composition, commanding the viewer’s attention. Half of Companion’s body appears normal, yet the other half shows the organs, muscles and skeleton that lie beneath the cartoon’s skin.
The print can be viewed alongside other works that are part of the Companion collection, a body of artworks dedicated to depicting KAWS’ beloved cartoon character. Dissected Companion (brown) also comes in a different iteration, Dissected Companion (black), in which Companion stands against a black backdrop and is given bright and bold, multi-coloured organs.
KAWS developed Companion while experimenting with graffiti in New York and he appears frequently in the artist’s works, characterised by his Mickey Mouse style body, skull and crossbone head and crossed out eyes. Along with Companion, KAWS has created other characters that frequently reappear in his works, such as Accomplice, Chum and Bendy. The artist’s creation of a stock of cartoon characters has led him to be compared to the prominent artist of the 20th century, Keith Haring, who similarly produced an impressive collection of repeated icons and motifs, such as the radiant baby, angel, flying devil and barking dog.
