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Supermodel 2 - Signed Print by KAWS 1999 - MyArtBroker

Supermodel 2
Signed Print

KAWS

£26,000-£40,000Value Indicator

$50,000-$80,000 Value Indicator

$45,000-$70,000 Value Indicator

¥240,000-¥370,000 Value Indicator

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$250,000-$390,000 Value Indicator

¥4,990,000-¥7,670,000 Value Indicator

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3% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 50

Year: 1999

Size: H 82cm x W 63cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of KAWS’s Supermodel 2 (signed), a screenprint from 1999, is estimated to be worth between £26,000 and £40,000. This work has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. There have been 4 sales at auction since its entry to the market in May 2016. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £18,117 in June 2022 to £21,764 in September 2021. 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
June 2022Neww Auction Japan
September 2021Sotheby's New York United States
March 2018Chiswick Auctions United Kingdom
May 2016Litchfield Auctions United States

Meaning & Analysis

Supermodel is a signed screen print produced by the ground-breaking American artist and designer, KAWS. Made in 1999, the print depicts a head and shoulders shot of a model, rendered in red and white. The model’s mouth is wide open, and she appears to be screaming. It is difficult to discern the woman’s exact expression as KAWS adds his own distinctive graphic features to the woman’s image.

The print is part of the Models collection, a series of prints in which KAWS takes images of models and subverts them by adding his unique graphics. The collection is exemplary of how KAWS has developed an array of graphic motifs and cartoon characters which he frequently incorporates into his works. In this print, KAWS adds his signature crosses to the model’s eyes and the artist turns her face into a skull and crossbones.

KAWS’ use of graphic motifs and cartoon characters which reappear throughout all his works have led to comparisons between him and the 20th century artist, Keith Haring, who created an impressive collection of repeated icons and motifs, such as the radiant baby, angel, flying devil and barking dog. Both these artists developed their artistic talents by experimenting with graffiti and used this medium to develop their graphic motifs and visual language.

  • 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.