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Kaws: Holiday Space (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Kaws: Holiday Space (Gold) is a collectible figure tied to KAWS's 'Holiday' series, in its Space iteration, rendered in a gold colorway. The KAWS:Holiday project staged giant reclining or floating Companion figures in landmark locations worldwide, and the Space edition extended the concept skyward, with an accompanying collectible figure of the reclining Companion. The gold finish gives the figure a premium, eye-catching sheen. As with other Holiday figures, it depicts the Companion in a serene, resting pose, translating a monumental public spectacle into a domestic-scale collectible. Specific edition size is not confirmed here, so it is described generally as a limited Holiday 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
The KAWS:Holiday series is one of the most significant developments in KAWS's career, taking his Companion from gallery and toy contexts into massive public installations seen by millions across cities like Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, and beyond, with the Space edition pushing the concept literally into the stratosphere. The collectible figures released alongside each Holiday installation let a global audience own a piece of those spectacles, and they have become some of the most sought-after items in KAWS's accessible output. The reclining Companion pose, peaceful and contemplative, marked a softer, more meditative turn for the character. The gold colorway elevates the Space figure with a luxe, statement finish. For collectors, Holiday figures are prized both for their connection to landmark public events and for their strong, complete sculptural presence. They sit at the heart of KAWS's monumental-and-public phase and represent the moment his work achieved truly global, mass-cultural reach.
Collector Perspective
Holiday figures are among the most collected KAWS items, and the gold Space version appeals to collectors who want a premium-finish piece tied to a landmark installation. The gold colorway makes a bold display statement and reads as a centerpiece among shelf or case arrangements. Within a KAWS collection, Holiday figures form a coveted sub-series, and collectors frequently pursue multiple location and colorway variants, so the Space (Gold) slots into a broader Holiday set. Provenance, original packaging, and condition are important to value. The figure connects naturally to the other Holiday city editions, anchoring the public-art chapter of a collection.
Historical Context
Kaws: Holiday Space (Gold) belongs squarely to KAWS's monumental-and-holiday era, the phase in which his Companion became a global public spectacle. Beginning in the late 2010s, the KAWS:Holiday tour installed enormous Companion sculptures in iconic locations around the world, and the Space edition extended the project beyond Earth's landmarks. This phase built directly on his earlier toy, vinyl, and fine-art work, scaling the Companion into experiences witnessed by mass audiences. The accompanying collectible figures, including this gold Space version, democratized those events, and they now represent a defining, internationally recognized chapter of KAWS's practice.
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
- Holiday 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Kaws: Holiday Space (Gold) belongs squarely to KAWS's monumental-and-holiday era, the phase in which his Companion became a global public spectacle. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020. It is grouped under Holiday 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.
Market Context
- Estimated value. The median of recorded public sale prices for this piece, matched by title and colorway. We use the median (not the average) because it resists outliers.
- Min / max sale. The lowest and highest individual recorded sale prices; the range shows dispersion, not a guaranteed band.
- Recorded comps. The number of independent comparable sales; reliability rises with sample size (1–2 sales are indicative only).
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- Data source & currency. Compiled from recorded public marketplace and auction sales of US$200 or more, in US dollars, as of the latest recorded sale shown. Coverage is not exhaustive.
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FAQ
What is the KAWS:Holiday series?
It is a project in which KAWS installed giant reclining Companion sculptures in landmark locations worldwide, accompanied by collectible figures. The Space edition extended the concept beyond Earth.
Why is this version gold?
The gold colorway is a premium, statement finish for the Space figure. Its specific edition size and release details are not confirmed here, so we describe it generally.
Are Holiday figures a good collecting focus?
Holiday figures are among KAWS's most sought-after accessible items, tied to landmark public events. Collectors often pursue multiple location and colorway variants to build a set.
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