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Man's Best Friend 9 - Signed Print by KAWS 2016 - MyArtBroker

Man's Best Friend 9
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 9 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £9,000 and £13,500. This screenprint, created in 2016, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in January 2024. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £5,311, across 1 sale. The artwork has an auction history of 1 sale. This work demonstrates an average annual growth rate of 3%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
January 2024SBI Art Auction Japan
November 2021Digard France

Meaning & Analysis

The print is part of the Man’s Best Friend collection, a series of 10 screen prints, all of which depict the iconic cartoon character in a sketch-like style. KAWS’ style in these prints differs from many of his other artworks in which the artist privileges bright and bold colours and sharply defined shapes. An interesting comparison can be made between the Man’s Best Friend collection and the Blame Game collection from 2014. Both collections depict the same cartoon character from different angles in each print, however the styles of the collections differ radically.

KAWS’ experimentation with his visual style in this collection reflects the artist’s impressive artistic range, creative flair and excellent talent as a draughtsman. While showcasing a new style, KAWS remains loyal to his love for and interest in animation and cartoons. The artist often takes well-known cartoon characters as the inspiration for his prints, as seen in the Kawsbob collection in which KAWS reconfigures SpongeBob Square Pants in his iconic visual style.

  • 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.