Comprehensive price guide for KAWS artwork — from authenticated originals to prints and editions. Understand what drives value, recent sale trends, and how to maximize your return when selling.
Prices reflect authenticated works in the secondary market. Condition, provenance, and authentication documentation significantly affect realized prices.
⚠️ Price ranges are market estimates based on secondary auction data. Individual pieces vary significantly. Request a personalized valuation →
KAWS (Brian Donnelly) is one of the defining artists at the intersection of street art, pop culture, and contemporary fine art. His X-eyed Companion character, derived from Mickey Mouse and cartoon DNA, has become a global icon across gallery art, limited-edition vinyl toys, fashion collaborations (Dior, Uniqlo), and monumental public sculptures. KAWS commands an extraordinary dual market: serious fine art collectors compete with streetwear enthusiasts for his vinyl figures and prints, creating unusually high liquidity across price points.
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Understanding these key drivers will help you accurately position your KAWS artwork and set realistic price expectations before going to market.
Record $14.8M for The KAWS Album (2019). Market has deepened with Asian collector entry. Vinyl figures highly liquid.
| Work | Type | Sale Price | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPANION (small bronze) | Bronze sculpture | $85,000 | 2024 |
| Chum (signed print) | Screenprint | $18,000 | 2024 |
| BFF (vinyl, limited edition) | Vinyl figure | $3,500 | 2024 |
Representative secondary market sales. Prices are indicative of market trends, not guaranteed valuations. Individual results vary based on condition, provenance, and market timing.
Choosing the right sales channel for your KAWS piece affects both the final price and the time it takes to complete the sale.
Our AI matching connects your KAWS artwork directly with verified collectors and buyers already searching for this artist. No auction timeline — typically 7–21 days to offer.
Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips are appropriate for significant authenticated works, typically valued above $50,000. Expect 3–6 month timelines and 15–25% seller’s commission.
Bonhams, Heritage Auctions, and Swann Galleries handle mid-range works effectively with faster timelines than major houses.
Our specialists will assess your piece, provide a current market estimate, and connect you with the right buyers — at no obligation. Most KAWS inquiries receive a response within 24 hours.
Start My Free Valuation Learn How It WorksKAWS vinyl figures range from $150 for current open-edition Uniqlo releases to $50,000+ for rare limited editions. Standard Open Edition KAWS figures from Medicom sell for $500–$3,000 secondary market. Artist-edition and very early release figures (pre-2010) sell for $5,000–$30,000. HOLIDAY inflatable series editions vary by size. Bronze companion sculptures sell for $30,000–$500,000.
Authentic KAWS prints have edition documentation from known publishers (Henzel Studio, Unit London, etc.) and in some cases direct studio COAs. Official KAWS (okaws.com) is the artist's official platform. The edition number, paper specifications, and packaging all authenticate against known documentation. Counterfeits exist, particularly for high-demand editions — consult specialist dealers familiar with specific editions.
KAWS has shown strong appreciation, particularly limited edition vinyl figures, prints, and bronze sculptures. The KAWS Album achieved a 30,000% return on its original price at the 2019 auction. While not all KAWS pieces appreciate equally, the broad market — spanning art collectors, streetwear enthusiasts, and Asian buyers — creates deep liquidity. Early, rarer editions and original canvases show strongest appreciation.
KAWS original paintings are unique works on canvas, typically large-format with his Companion characters, priced from $500,000 to $15 million. Prints are editioned works in screenprint or lithography, typically 50–250 editions, selling for $5,000–$50,000. He also produces 'canvas' editions — high-quality prints on canvas in small editions that bridge the gap at $1,000–$5,000.
Phillips, Christie's, and Sotheby's handle KAWS regularly in contemporary and streetwear-adjacent sales. For prints and figures under $20,000, MoveArt and platforms like Artsy and 1stDibs connect sellers with collectors. KAWS' broad collector base means private sales are common — MoveArt's matching system is particularly effective for reaching the right buyer type quickly.
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