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Piranhas When You're Sleeping - Signed Print by KAWS 2016 - MyArtBroker

Piranhas When You're Sleeping
Signed Print

KAWS

£35,000-£50,000Value Indicator

$70,000-$100,000 Value Indicator

$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator

¥320,000-¥460,000 Value Indicator

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$350,000-$500,000 Value Indicator

¥6,680,000-¥9,540,000 Value Indicator

$45,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 50

Year: 2016

Size: H 152cm x W 114cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of KAWS’s Piranhas When You're Sleeping (signed) is estimated to be worth between £35,000 and £50,000. This lithograph print from 2016 has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 12%. This work has an auction history of 8 total sales since its entry to the market in March 2019. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £19,241 in July 2022 to £30,201 in July 2020. The current owner of this artwork can expect an average return to the seller of £21,708. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 50.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
July 2022Christie's New York United States
July 2022Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited Hong Kong
July 2021Phillips Hong Kong Hong Kong
July 2020Phillips New York United States
July 2020Phillips Hong Kong Hong Kong
April 2020Sotheby's Hong Kong Hong Kong
February 2020Phillips New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

The print is part of the Outlines collection, a body of works which each take the outline of a recognisable cartoon character which KAWS then fills with his own graphic designs. The collection captures the artist’s unique visual language and style. KAWS’ artworks can be characterized by their emphasis on colour, bold gestural lines and incorporation of a set of repeated motifs, cartoon characters and distinctive graphics. When looked at closely, the viewer can detect KAWS’ iconic crosses in Piranhas When You’re Sleeping, as well as sections of various cartoon figures.

The Outlines collection reflects KAWS’ practise of appropriating famous cartoon characters, which KAWS has done with other cartoons, such as The Simpsons, SpongeBob Square Pants and the Smurfs. The artist is also well-known for creating his own impressive cast of stock cartoon characters such as Companion, Chum, Accomplice and Bendy. The creation of these icons resonates strongly with the work of Keith Haring and his collection of repeated icons and motifs, such as the radiant baby, angel, flying devil and barking dog.