KAWS (b. 1974)
What is KAWS’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,138 auction results for KAWS at 71 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $809–$10,747, n=283). The auction record is $5,955,000 for THE WALK HOME (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE WALK HOME, 2012 | Acrylic paint | $5,955,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 2 | IN THE WOODS, 2002 | Triptych—acrylic on canvas over panel | $3,855,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | ARMED AWAY, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $3,073,667 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (FATAL GROUP), 2004 | Acrylic paint | $2,716,500 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | KURFS (TANGLE), 2009 | Acrylic paint | $2,655,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 6 | Seated Companion, 2011 | Bronze | $2,640,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | HOLIDAY (4), 2020 | Aluminium, paint sculpture | $2,520,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | CHUM (KCB7), 2012 | Acrylic paint | $2,412,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | NYT (COMPANION CLOSE UP) Brown, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $2,305,026 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | GRRR!, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $2,180,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 253 | $162,311 |
| Prints | 354 | $9,623 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $6,452 |
| Sculpture | 513 | $2,653 |
| Other | 441 | $2,404 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 270 | $191,107 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 350 | $23,352 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 882 | $2,268 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,138 results from 71 houses · How we compute these figures
KAWS is an American artist with 5,715 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by KAWS is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,474; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3,126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $4,016.
The median KAWS print sells for $6,020 across 1,062 lots.
The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,491 across 1,113 lots.
The median KAWS painting sells for $161,388 across 332 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $968–$4,132 (the middle half of 912 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $4,480–$21,869 (the middle half of 532 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1,232 | $6,020†‡ | $864,000 | 86.2% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 365 | $161,388†‡ | $6M | 91% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $3,027†‡ | $710,964 | 90% | 2026-07-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1,210 | $2,491†‡ | $2.5M | 92% | 2026-09-29 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,312† | $41,960 | — | 2024-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 361 | $228,600†‡ | $6M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
KAWS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,232 lots) median $6,020 with 86.2% sell-through. Paintings (365 lots) median $161,388, record $5,955,000. A typical KAWS painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 361 lots) the median is $228,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 442 | $1,721–$6,785†‡ | $3,109†‡ | $111,076‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 532 | $4,480–$21,869†‡ | $10,040†‡ | $864,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $7,788–$50,955†‡ | $27,500†‡ | $475,010‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $52,061–$129,401†‡ | $75,267†‡ | $669,352‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $76,179–$234,307†‡ | $150,000†‡ | $2.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 140 | $216,250–$766,781†‡ | $414,928†‡ | $6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $807–$6,408†‡ | $2,112†‡ | $75,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $13,662–$64,232‡ | $49,848‡ | $93,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 912 | $968–$4,132†‡ | $1,928†‡ | $323,087 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $3,077–$96,579‡ | $7,283‡ | $2.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 98 | $48,795–$181,609‡ | $93,750‡ | $2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $504–$9,017† | $1,312† | $41,960 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $6M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $864,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $710,964 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $475,010‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $93,750 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a KAWS worth?
Across 3,126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $4,016. The median KAWS print sells for $6,020 across 1,062 lots. The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,491 across 1,113 lots. The median KAWS painting sells for $161,388 across 332 lots. Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $968–$4,132 (the middle half of 912 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $4,480–$21,869 (the middle half of 532 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a KAWS print?
Based on 1,062 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS print is $6,020. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is KAWS's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS print is $864,000.
What is the average price of a KAWS sculpture?
Based on 1,113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS sculpture is $2,491. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is KAWS's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS sculpture is $2,520,000.
What is the average price of a KAWS painting?
Based on 332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS painting is $161,388. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is KAWS's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS painting is $5,955,000.
What is the average price of a small KAWS sculpture?
Based on 912 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KAWS sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium KAWS print?
Based on 532 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KAWS print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is KAWS's auction record?
KAWS's auction record is $5,955,000, set in 2019.
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