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Tension 4 - Signed Print by KAWS 2019 - MyArtBroker

Tension 4
Signed Print

KAWS

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 100

Year: 2019

Size: H 89cm x W 58cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of KAWS’s Tension 4 (signed) from 2019 is estimated to be worth between £5,500 and £8,500. This is a rare artwork and has shown a steady value growth since its first sale on 12th October 2022. The average annual growth rate of this work is 15%. This is the only sales of this artwork. The edition size of this screenprint is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
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Buyer Paid
October 2022Wright United States

Meaning & Analysis

The print is part of the Tension collection, a body of ten screen prints, all of which show abstract compositions of brightly coloured graffiti inspired shapes and patterns. The prints in this collection are more abstract than many of the other prints made by the artist, especially those that feature his notable cartoon characters Chum, Bendy, Accomplice and Companion. Despite this, the prints capture the essence of KAWS’ artistic style in a remarkable way, harking back to his roots in graffiti and street culture.

KAWS’ artistic origins in graffiti and street art have often led him to be compared to Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, two leading 20th century artists who emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the 1980s. The artist has also been compared to Andy Warhol, the father of the Pop Art movement, due to his affinity with the screen printing technique and interest in cartoons and popular culture.

  • 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.