--- title: "KAWS: results at LLB Auction" source: LLB Auction canonical: https://www.llb-auction.com/artists/kaws currency: EUR price_basis: hammer, excluding buyer's premium and VAT scope: results at this auction house only --- # KAWS | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Born | 1974 | | Nationality | United States | | Lots offered at LLB Auction | 25 | | Lots sold | 6 | | Range of prices realised | €2,600 to €13,214 | | Median price realised | €8,452 | ## Lots | Work | Medium | Sale | Date | Estimate | Hammer | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Lot 39. KAWS, What Party White (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 36. KAWS, What Party Black (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 38. KAWS, What Party Pink (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 35. KAWS, Time off Pink (2023) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 24. KAWS, BFF Vinyl Figure Blue (2017) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 30. KAWS, Chum Pink (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 25. KAWS, BFF Vinyl Figure Pink (2017) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 34. KAWS, Set of 3 glasses (2020) | Objects | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €150 to €300 | Not sold | | Lot 26. KAWS, Cereal Monster Boo Berry Sculpture (2024) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 27. KAWS, Cereal Monster Count Chocolate Sculpture (2024) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 29. KAWS, Cereal Monster Frute Brute Sculpture (2024) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 32. KAWS, Companion Skeleton Set of 4 (2021) | Objects | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 37. KAWS, What Party Orange (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 40. KAWS, What Party Yellow (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | Lot 33. KAWS, Holiday Indonesia Figure Black (2023) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 28. KAWS, Cereal Monster Franken Berry Sculpture (2024) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €500 to €1,000 | Not sold | | Lot 31. KAWS, Companion Brown (2020) | Sculpture | Contemporary Art : Art under 500€ | 26 April 2026 | €300 to €600 | Not sold | | LOT 28. What Party (Yellow) (2020) | Print | Contemporary Art - February 2026 | 1 March 2026 | €5,000 to €10,000 | €5,200 | | LOT 27. Untitled (Felix the Cat) (2020) | Print | Contemporary Art - February 2026 | 1 March 2026 | €2,500 to €5,000 | €2,600 | | LOT 31. Untitled (Felix the Cat) (2020) | Print | Contemporary Art: Canvas & Editions 2025 | 30 November 2025 | €3,000 to €6,000 | €5,037 | | LOT 29. What Party (Yellow) | Screenprint | Contemporary Art: Autumn Collection 2025 | 26 October 2025 | €5,000 to €10,000 | €8,452 | | 55. Time off (Blue,Pink,Black), 2023 | Sculpture | Contemporary Art June 2025 | 29 June 2025 | €1,000 to €1,500 | Not sold | | 53. What Party (Red) AP, 2020 | Print | Contemporary Art June 2025 | 29 June 2025 | €5,000 to €10,000 | €13,214 | | 54. Urge V (2020) | Print | Contemporary Art June 2025 | 29 June 2025 | €2,000 to €4,000 | Not sold | | 52. What Party (Yellow) AP, 2020 | Print | Contemporary Art June 2025 | 29 June 2025 | €5,000 to €10,000 | €10,704 | ## About KAWS ### Career and creative practice KAWS is an American artist born in 1974 whose work encompasses sculpture, painting, design and visual art. His practice centers on a distinctive vocabulary of figurative characters and motifs that he has developed and refined since the 1990s. These characters began as two dimensional painted works before the artist expanded them into three dimensional sculptural forms. The body of work includes both original creations and reinterpretations of established cultural icons, transformed through his visual language. His output as a designer runs parallel to his fine art production, and both streams draw on the same recurring cast of figures. The artist's work exists at the intersection of multiple disciplines, making his production diverse in format and scale while maintaining consistent visual themes across different media. ### Formats and their market distinctions Works by KAWS appear in several distinct formats that occupy different positions in the secondary market. Unique paintings on canvas or panel represent one category, while sculptural works divide into unique pieces and editioned multiples. The editioned sculptures range from small scale collectible figures produced in substantial numbers to larger limited edition works in materials such as bronze, fiberglass or vinyl. Print editions including screenprints and lithographs form another segment. Scale plays a significant role in valuation, as monumental sculptures command different attention than table top editions. The support and materials matter considerably, with works on canvas, wood panel or paper each carrying distinct characteristics. Edition size directly affects value, with smaller edition runs and lower numbers within an edition typically achieving higher results. This hierarchy reflects both scarcity and the collector base for each format, as unique works and tightly limited editions appeal to different buyers than widely produced multiples. ### Evaluation criteria for authentication and condition A specialist assessing a work by KAWS examines several critical elements before establishing a valuation. The medium must be confirmed, whether paint on canvas, bronze, vinyl or another material, as this determines the work's category and comparative market. The period of creation matters because the artist's output spans from the 1990s to the present, and earlier works from specific phases of development may carry different significance. For editioned works, the total edition size and the specific number of the piece under examination are essential facts, along with verification that the numbering matches the format and year of release. Signature and any accompanying marks require inspection, noting their placement and form. Condition assessment looks for any damage, repair, fading or structural issues, with particular attention to paint surfaces, joints in sculptural works, and stability of materials. Provenance documentation, including purchase receipts, gallery invoices or exhibition history, strengthens a submission but must be verifiable through independent means. ### Results at this auction house This auction house has offered 25 works by KAWS, of which 6 found buyers. The lowest realised price stood at 2600 euros, while the highest reached 13214 euros. The median result among sold lots was 8452 euros. These figures represent a limited sample of the artist's output and reflect only the specific works that have appeared in this house's sales. The range between lowest and highest indicates variety in the formats or editions offered, as different categories of work naturally achieve different price levels. The conversion rate from offered to sold suggests that accurate pre sale estimates and appropriate reserve levels are important factors when consigning work by this artist. Sellers considering this house should understand that these results represent a particular selection of material rather than a comprehensive view of the artist's market across all formats and periods. ### Preparing your valuation request A seller requesting a valuation should provide complete photographic documentation before submitting a work. This includes a straight on image of the front showing the entire piece in even lighting, a photograph of the back or underside revealing any labels or markings, a clear closeup of the signature showing its exact form and placement, and images of any gallery labels, edition information or certificates that accompany the work. Dimensions must be provided in centimeters for two dimensional works, giving height before width, and in three dimensions for sculptural pieces. Any documentation should be described and made available, including original purchase invoices, gallery receipts, certificates of authenticity, or exhibition records. If the work is an edition, state the number of this example and the total edition size. Condition issues, however minor, should be disclosed in the initial submission, as transparency expedites the evaluation process. This information allows a specialist to assess the work efficiently and provide an informed preliminary opinion on suitability for sale. ## Market at LLB Auction | Figure | Value | |---|---| | Sell-through | 24% | | Record hammer | €13,214 (53. What Party (Red) AP, 2020) | | Hammer vs low estimate | 1.71x | | Lots above high estimate | 2 | ### Prices by medium | Medium | Offered | Sold | Lowest hammer | Median hammer | Highest hammer | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sculpture | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | | Print | 6 | 5 | €2,600 | €5,200 | €13,214 | | Objects | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | | Screenprint | 1 | 1 | €8,452 | €8,452 | €8,452 | ### Year by year | Year | Offered | Sold | Total hammer | |---|---|---|---| | 2025 | 6 | 4 | €37,407 | | 2026 | 19 | 2 | €7,800 | ## Comparables Comparable price band (middle half of hammer prices here): €5,037 to €10,704 Related artists: Sam Francis, George Condo, Robert Indiana, Alex Katz, Alec Monopoly, Ed Ruscha ## Sources - Wikidata (Q3194367) (CC0): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3194367 - wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaws ## Valuations Request a free valuation: https://www.llb-auction.com/sell