KAWS (B.1974), ATTRIBUTED TO, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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Lot number312
Estimate5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

<br><br>Image Size: Diam. 12 inches (30.5 cm) All measurements are approximate.<br>Signed (reverse) This vibrant acrylic on canvas captures the instantly recognizable visual lexicon of KAWS, a contemporary artist celebrated for his fusion of pop culture and conceptual art. The composition centers on a close-up of SpongeBob SquarePants, reimagined through KAWS's signature graphic vocabulary-most notably the X-marked eyes, simplified outlines, and flat color planes. The exaggerated facial expression, with wide eyes and parted teeth, conveys a manic exuberance that is both humorous and unsettling, reflecting KAWS's subversive reinterpretation of commercial cartoon imagery. KAWS, born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City in 1974, rose to prominence in the 1990s street art scene before transitioning to fine art, sculpture, and collectible design. His work frequently deconstructs cultural icons such as Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, and SpongeBob, filtering them through a lens of irony and existential reflection. This particular work typifies his early 2000s aesthetic, combining pop abstraction with a wry visual commentary on the saturation of media and branding in contemporary society.<br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

KAWS (B.1974), ATTRIBUTED TO, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

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