{"product_id":"kaws-2002-cherie-release-flyer-a-bathing-ape","title":"KAWS 2002 Cherie Release Flyer for A Bathing Ape Music, Companion Hug, Offset Card","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA promotional flyer from 2002 for the singer Cherie's release on the A Bathing Ape music label, with artwork by KAWS. Offset print, 14.8 x 10.4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe singer stands in a striped jumper with her arms wrapped round a giant KAWS character, its crossed-out eyes and orange ears peering over her shoulder while a long yellow tail coils round her waist. The type is spare: Cherie in a slim script, and the release date of 12 December 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the turn of the millennium KAWS worked closely with A Bathing Ape, and his characters turned up on record sleeves, toys and printed matter for the label. Small flyers like this were made to be handed out; this one is described as in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAWS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release flyer for the singer Cherie on the A Bathing Ape music label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset print on card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.8 x 10.4 cm (5.8 x 4.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed ephemera, not editioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; issued unsigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date printed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 December 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described as in good order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed as in good order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper ephemera of this age can show faint handling marks; the reverse carries printed text and is not pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA (excellent)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as an original printed flyer of the period; it is presented as printed ephemera, not as an edition or a signed work. Keep it flat, in an archival sleeve, away from sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flyer travels flat between rigid boards in a sealed sleeve, insured and tracked. Duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Browse what has \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/just-arrived\"\u003ejust arrived\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the Superflat circle of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/takashi-murakami-kaikai-kiki-superflat\"\u003eTakashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for early KAWS ephemera or a rare flyer? Our Hunting Salon™ finds, inspects and delivers it from Japan's private collections. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: KAWS Cherie flyer · KAWS A Bathing Ape 2002 · early KAWS ephemera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54482793693477,"sku":"JP-CL-P683169395","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/kaws-cherie-flyer-01.jpg?v=1794587929","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/kaws-2002-cherie-release-flyer-a-bathing-ape","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}