Running Chum III
Running Chum III
Signed Print
KAWS
£4,050-£6,000
$8,000-$11,500 Value Indicator
$7,500-$11,000 Value Indicator
¥35,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator
€4,850-€7,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥790,000-¥1,170,000 Value Indicator
$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 50
Year: 2000
Size: H 71cm x W 51cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | SBI Art Auction - Japan | Running Chum III - Signed Print | |||
| March 2020 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | Running Chum III - Signed Print | |||
| December 2019 | Sotheby's New York - United States | Running Chum III - Signed Print | |||
| October 2019 | Sotheby's Hong Kong - Hong Kong | Running Chum III - Signed Print | |||
| October 2012 | Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers - United States | Running Chum III - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Running Chum III is a signed screen print made by the ground-breaking American artist and designer, KAWS in 2000. The print depicts KAWS’ beloved cartoon character, Chum who is rendered using simple, thick white lines against a plain black backdrop. The print is simple and contrasts with other works made by KAWS which favour bright and bold colours. Chum is captured in a close-up angle, meaning the viewer can only see half of the cartoon character’s face. The print encourages imagination, prompting the viewer to think about what is hiding outside of the composition.
The print can be viewed alongside two other prints Running Chum I and Running Chum II, each of which depict Chum using simple black and white lines. As the prints in this collection progress, KAWS moves closer towards Chum, meaning there is a stark contrast between this print and Running Chum I in which Chum’s entire body can be seen running across the composition.
The creation of Chum was inspired by the Michelin tyre company mascot, the Michelin Man, which was originally drawn by the 20th century French cartoonist, Marius Rossilon. KAWS adapts this recognisable mascot, adding his signature crossed out eyes and skull and crossbone head. KAWS’ origins as a street artist who frequently took to the streets of New York, armed with a spray can, shine through in this print and KAWS’ distinctive graphic style.
