Gauntlet Gallery — Complete KAWS Index
Take (Blue)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Take (Blue) is a KAWS collectible figure from his 'TAKE' work, rendered in a blue colorway. 'TAKE' is a large reclining/embracing Companion-and-BFF composition that KAWS realized as a monumental sculpture and accompanying collectible figures; the figure version captures the affectionate, intertwined characters in KAWS's glossy, clean-finished vinyl idiom. The blue colorway gives it a cool, soft palette. As a smaller figure tied to a major sculptural work, it brings a monumental KAWS image into a domestic, collectible scale. Specific edition size is not confirmed here, so it is described generally as a limited TAKE figure.
Collector notes: Edition label was not stated, and total quantity was not documented in the saved record. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
'TAKE' is one of KAWS's significant recent sculptural works, depicting the Companion and the furry BFF figure in a tender, embracing pose that foregrounds themes of companionship, comfort, and family, an emotional warmth that complements the melancholy of works like 'What Party.' Realized as a monumental sculpture and accompanied by collectible figures, 'TAKE' continues KAWS's strategy of scaling a single strong image across formats and price points so that audiences at every level can engage with it. The blue figure makes this affectionate composition accessible to a broad collector base. For the KAWS market, TAKE figures are desirable both for their connection to a major sculpture and for their appealing depiction of two of his signature characters together, reinforcing the relational, family-oriented thread in his work. They sit comfortably alongside Companion and BFF pieces while standing out for their intertwined two-figure composition, making them meaningful additions that capture KAWS's tender, companionable register.
Collector Perspective
Take (Blue) appeals to collectors drawn to KAWS's warmer, relational imagery and to those who want a figure tied to a major sculptural work. The blue colorway is cool and display-friendly, working well in cases or on shelves. Within a KAWS collection it complements standalone Companion and BFF figures while adding a two-character composition that emphasizes companionship and family. Collectors often pursue multiple TAKE colorways, so the blue version invites set-building. Original packaging and condition are important to value, and the figure connects naturally to other Companion and BFF pieces in a holding.
Historical Context
Take (Blue) belongs to KAWS's contemporary phase and relates to his monumental-and-public output, scaling down a major reclining sculpture into a collectible figure. The composition draws on his two signature characters, the Mickey-derived Companion from his toy-and-vinyl era and the later furry BFF, uniting them in an embrace. By the time of 'TAKE,' KAWS was a globally collected artist whose works moved fluidly between monumental sculpture and accessible figures, and this piece exemplifies that continuum, bringing a large public-scale image into the collector's home while reinforcing the companionship themes central to his mature work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Companion Series
- Medium and materials
- Medium and materials were not documented in the saved record.
- Edition details
- Edition label was not stated, and total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats KAWS's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020. It is grouped under Companion Series in the saved record.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to the release source named in the saved record. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- KAWSONE — official site — KAWS studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- KAWS — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- KAWS (Q3194367) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What does 'TAKE' depict?
It shows KAWS's Companion and furry BFF characters in an affectionate, embracing pose, emphasizing companionship and family. The figure version scales down a major sculptural work.
Is the blue version part of a colorway set?
TAKE figures were issued in multiple colorways, so collectors often build sets. Exact edition sizes per color are not confirmed here, so we describe it generally.
How does Take fit in a KAWS collection?
It complements standalone Companion and BFF figures by uniting both characters in one composition, adding a warm, relational note to a collection and linking to KAWS's monumental sculpture.
