KAWS Tote Bag C, Seated Companion Drawing, 2016 Exhibition Edition, Made in the UK
KAWS Tote Bag C, Seated Companion Drawing, 2016 Exhibition Edition, Made in the UK
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Hiding in Plain Sight
KAWS's seated Companion buries its face in its hands, drawn with etching-like care. A gentle, wearable piece of his outdoor-sculpture years.
Best for: Everyday use for KAWS admirers, or a thoughtful small gift
Condition notes
Described as new, opened once to check the contents; never carried.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 14 November 2026
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A Companion sits hunched with its face buried in its hands, drawn in fine grey line on cream canvas: tote bag C from KAWS's 2016 exhibition in the United Kingdom, made in the UK.
The Piece
KAWS, the name of the New York artist Brian Donnelly, introduced Companion in 1999: a cartoon figure with a skull-and-crossbones head, crossed-out eyes and gloved hands. Over two decades it has appeared as vinyl toys, monumental sculpture and paintings.
This bag carries one of his most affecting poses, the figure seated and hiding its face, a pose that appeared as a giant outdoor sculpture. The drawing is all cross-hatching and fine contour, closer to an etching than a cartoon, and it fills most of the front panel. The bag is described as carrying a printed signature.
It is a simple, generous shopper with black handles, made in the United Kingdom and described as bought at a sculpture museum there. It is new, opened once only to check the contents, and ready to use or to keep.
Details
- Artist: KAWS
- Object: Tote bag C
- Year: 2016
- Design: Seated Companion, face in hands, line drawing
- Signature: Printed signature, as described
- Colour: Cream body, black handles
- Size: 37 x 40 cm (14.6 x 15.7 in)
- Made in: United Kingdom
- Condition: New, opened once
Condition
- Described as new, opened once to check the contents.
- Never carried.
Condition grade S (unused, as new) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Details are given as the description states them. Spot clean only, and avoid long sun to keep the print crisp.
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