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Urge 8 - Signed Print by KAWS 2020 - MyArtBroker

Urge 8
Signed Print

KAWS

£21,000-£30,000Value Indicator

$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

$35,000-$50,000 Value Indicator

¥190,000-¥270,000 Value Indicator

25,000-35,000 Value Indicator

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¥3,940,000-¥5,630,000 Value Indicator

$26,000-$35,000 Value Indicator

96% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 250

Year: 2020

Size: H 43cm x W 32cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of KAWS's Urge 8 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £21,000 and £30,000. This screenprint, created in 2020, has shown consistent value growth, with an impressive average annual growth rate of 96%. This work has an auction history of 10 total sales since its entry to the market on 23rd March 2021. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £18,661, across 2 sales. Over the past five years, the hammer price has varied from £2,808 in April 2024 to £34,515 in September 2024. The average return to the seller during this period was £9,732. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 250.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
September 2024Los Angeles Modern Auctions United States
April 2024Wright United States
January 2024SBI Art Auction Japan
March 2023Tate Ward Auctions United Kingdom
December 2022Tate Ward Auctions United Kingdom
December 2022Rago United States
September 2022SBI Art Auction Japan

Meaning & Analysis

The print is part of KAWS’ Urge collection, a body of ten vibrant screen prints made in 2020. Each print in the collection depicts Companion surrounded by cartoon-style hands. Unlike other prints in the Urge collection, in Urge No. 8 Companion’s face is visible in its entirety, contrasting with the other prints in which his face is obscured by the gloved hands

KAWS is famous for having created an impressive stock of cartoon characters that reappear in different settings and iterations throughout his artworks. Companion is arguably the most well-known and internationally recognised of these characters, however Chum, Bendy and Accomplice are other notable figures that often appear in KAWS’ prints. KAWS’ cartoon characters reflect the artist’s love for animation and the artist’s visual style is clearly influenced by comic strips and animated television series.

  • 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.

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