KAWS KAWS Black Companion

Painted vinyl, 2016

Signature and date under the foo…

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KAWS

KAWS Black Companion Painted vinyl, 2016 Signature and date under the foot Original box (Never opened) 27.9 × 12.7 × 7.6 cm ___The pieces will be taken care of by our transporter who will send your items for a fixed price of 20 € TTC France / 30 € Europe / 40 € outside Europe (excluding insurance). Framed pieces will be sent unframed. For paintings that remain framed and for decorative objects, an estimate will be sent to you. The grouping of the items will be the responsibility of our service provider.

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Kaws (1974) / Open Edition (Flayed): Flayed figurine, black and colored polychromed plastic (vinyl), articulated arms, marked "Kaws" and dated under the foot 16 for 2016, Medicom toy China, mint condition, H: 28 cm

Estim. 80 - 150 EUR

[Periodicals] Arkitip Ed. KAWS (B. Donnelly). Hollywood, Arkitip, 2001. Issue 0011. No. 126/500 (hand numb. on front wr.), cover and insert des. by KAWS, the insert being 8 trading cards of his 'Kimpsons' (versos feature an 8-part b/w image of one of his early vinyl KAWS Companion toys) in orig. wr. (opened), contributions by Terry Richardson, Angela Boatwright and Yogi Procter, a.o. Lacking orig. unprinted plastic bag. Sl. wear to back wr., otherwise in excellent condition. Early issue of this art and culture magazine.

Estim. 40 000 - 50 000 EUR

"KAWS", Brian Donnelly (New Jersey, 1974). "4FT Companion XXL", 2007. For Medicom Toy. Painted cast vinyl. Measurements: 128 x 60 x 30 cm. The most iconic sculpture of the American artist KAWS, "4FT Companion", acquires in this piece produced by Medicom Toy XXL proportions. The round-headed figure with large ears seems to be both inspired by and transgressing Mickey Mouse, whose cartoon eyes are replaced by a pair of Xs. The meaning of KAWS' work is deliberately open to interpretation. It can be seen as a critique of popular culture and consumerism. The Xs in the eyes can also symbolize censorship or mental blindness. However, the work can also be seen as a celebration of childhood and nostalgia. Brian Donnelly, known professionally as Kaws (stylized as KAWS), is an American artist and designer. His work includes repeated use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some of which date back to the beginning of his career in the 1990s, initially painted in 2D and later realized in 3D. Some of his characters are his own creations, while others are modified versions of existing icons.Kaws' sculptures range in size from a few centimeters to ten meters tall, and are made of various materials including fiberglass, aluminum, wood, bronze and an inflatable steel pontoon raft. His work is exhibited in galleries and museums, held in permanent collections in public institutions, and avidly collected by individuals, including music producer Swizz Beatz and rapper Pharrell Williams. Several books illustrating his work have been published. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, creating sculptures, acrylic paintings on canvas and silkscreen prints, while also collaborating commercially, predominantly on limited edition toys, but also on clothing, skateboards and other products.Kaws' work can be characterized by an emphasis on color and line, distinctive graphics, such as the repeated use of "x" in hands and eyes, and a reappropriation of pop culture icons such as Mickey Mouse, the Michelin Man, the Smurfs. Snoopy, and SpongeBob SquarePants. His characters are generally depicted in a timid or helpless pose often with their hands over their eyes.

Estim. 250 - 350 EUR

Gianni Cella (1953) ALBINE, 2016 glazed fiberglass, 59x17.5x12 cm. under base: signature, title and date The work is accompanied by authentication of the artist on photograph

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