KAWS (b. 1974)
KAWS is an American artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,406.
A work by KAWS sold in 2025 for $2,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View KAWS on OpeningBid →What is a KAWS work worth?
Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $2,406.
The median KAWS print sells for $3,289 across 56 lots.
The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,157 across 80 lots.
The median KAWS painting sells for $89,406 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $991–$5,245 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $1,940–$5,750 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 85 | $3,289 | $116,470 | 65.9% | 2025-10-07 |
| Paintings | 12 | $89,406 | $522,012 | 91.7% | 2023-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,459 | $36,787 | 90.9% | 2025-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 82 | $2,157 | $160,146 | 97.6% | 2025-10-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,020 | $1,020 | 33.3% | 2022-08-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $115,630 | $522,012 | — | 2023-03-16 |
KAWS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $3,289 with 65.9% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $89,406, record $522,012. A typical KAWS painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $115,630.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,940–$5,750 | $3,025 | $17,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,025–$13,069 | $5,392 | $116,470 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $41,872–$80,548 | $41,885 | $89,406 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $991–$5,245 | $1,585 | $48,464 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $522,012 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $232,070 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $160,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $116,470 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $114,790 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $64,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,622 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a KAWS worth?
Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $2,406. The median KAWS print sells for $3,289 across 56 lots. The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,157 across 80 lots. The median KAWS painting sells for $89,406 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $991–$5,245 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $1,940–$5,750 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
What is the average price of a KAWS print?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS print is $3,289.
What is KAWS's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS print is $116,470.
What is the average price of a KAWS sculpture?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS sculpture is $2,157.
What is KAWS's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS sculpture is $160,146.
What is the average price of a KAWS painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS painting is $89,406.
What is KAWS's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS painting is $522,012.
What is the average price of a small KAWS sculpture?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KAWS sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small KAWS print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KAWS print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is KAWS's auction record?
KAWS's auction record is $522,012, set in 2021.
See the full KAWS record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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