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Man's Best Friend 2 - Signed Print by KAWS 2016 - MyArtBroker

Man's Best Friend 2
Signed Print

KAWS

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 100

Year: 2016

Size: H 89cm x W 59cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of KAWS's Man's Best Friend 2 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £4,200 and £6,500. This screenprint, created in 2016, has shown steady value growth since its first sale in August 2024. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £3,681, with a total of 1 artwork sold. The average annual growth rate for this work is 5%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
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August 2024Phillips Hong Kong Hong Kong

Meaning & Analysis

The print can be seen alongside nine other screen prints which form the Man’s Best Friend collection. In this body of artworks, KAWS pays homage to the much-loved cartoon character, which reflects the artist’s love for cartoons and animation. KAWS’ interest in cartoons traces back to his time studying illustration in New York at the School of Visual Arts and his early career as a freelance animator at Jumbo Pictures, where he designed the backgrounds for animation series such as 101 Dalmatians, Daria and Doug.

The style of Man’s Best Friend 2 differs from many of KAWS’ other works. The artist often uses bold and vibrant colours in his prints, along with a distinctive graphic style that resonates with street art and graffiti. The different visual style used in this collection capture’s KAWS’ artistic diversity and creative flair.

  • American-born artist, KAWS, is renowned for his cartoon figures, prints and 'subvertisements'. Born in 1974 to the burgeoning New York graffiti and street art scene, KAWS has successfully combined fine art and pop culture to create his own lane in the urban art world. His distinct aesthetic, characterised by playful figures and a subversive take on pop culture icons, has earned him acclaim in both the art and mainstream realms. Most notable is his Companion figure which has achieved global critical and commercial success, and has formed collaborations with the likes of Nike and Dior Homme.