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Companion Vs Pikachu - Signed Print by KAWS 2002 - MyArtBroker

Companion Vs Pikachu
Signed Print

KAWS

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88 x 63cm, Edition of 50, Screenprint

Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 50

Year: 2002

Size: H 88cm x W 63cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: October 2020

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Location
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October 2020
Phillips Hong Kong
Hong Kong
$7,000
$8,500
$10,500
August 2020
Christie's New York
United States
March 2020
Tate Ward Auctions
United Kingdom
February 2020
Tate Ward Auctions
United Kingdom
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The value of KAWS's Companion Vs Pikachu (signed) from 2002 is estimated to be worth between £3,300 and £4,950. This screenprint has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market on 18th February 2020. In the last five years, the hammer price has ranged from £5,686 in August 2020 to £6,398 in October 2020. The artwork has an impressive average annual growth rate of 15% and has an auction history of four total sales since its entry to the market on 18th February 2020. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 50.

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Meaning & Analysis

Companion vs Pikachu is part of the Companion collection, a body of works made by KAWS, all of which depict his original cartoon character, Companion. This print can also be seen alongside Astro Boy Vs Pikachu, 2002 and Companion Vs Astroboy, 2002, both of which are rendered in a similar simple and understated style. In this print, KAWS expertly merges his own cartoon creation, Companion, with the universally recognised character, Pikachu, from the Japanese video game, Pokémon.

As seen in this print, Companion is characterised by his distinct shape which is reminiscent of Mickey Mouse as well as his skull and crossbone head and crossed out eyes. In addition to creating his own stock of original cartoon characters, KAWS has also adapted other familiar figures such as Mickey Mouse, The Smurfs, and The Simpsons, always in his characteristic, slightly morbid, visual style.

  • 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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