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Kaws Accomplice (Bronze Pearl / Silver)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A sculptural rendering of KAWS's Accomplice character, a rabbit-eared figure with the artist's signature crossed-out 'X' eyes and gloved hands, presented here in a bronze pearl/silver finish. Accomplice extends KAWS's cast beyond the Companion, sharing the same melancholic posture and cartoon-derived form but distinguished by its tall bunny ears, a nod to Mickey-and-friends iconography filtered through KAWS's somber sensibility. The metallic pearl-silver treatment lends the figure a refined, luminous surface that pushes it toward fine-art object status rather than mass-market toy.
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
Accomplice is one of KAWS's most important characters after the Companion, and a bronze or metallic-finished edition represents the elevated, art-object end of his figure-making. The character debuted in the mid-2000s and quickly became a collector favorite, its rabbit ears giving it a distinct silhouette within KAWS's universe while retaining the X-eyed melancholy that unifies his work. A pearl-silver, bronze-tier finish matters because it signals the premium register of his editions, the point where the designer toy aspires to the gravity of cast sculpture. These figures helped cement KAWS's reputation for building a deep, internally consistent cast of characters, each capable of carrying the emotional weight of the Companion. For collectors, an Accomplice in a sophisticated metallic finish is a high-desirability piece, attracting those who want more than the flagship Companion and who value the rarer, more sculptural treatments. It exemplifies KAWS's move from playful toys toward serious, materially ambitious art objects.
Collector Perspective
This appeals to serious KAWS collectors seeking depth beyond the Companion, and to those drawn to premium metallic finishes that read as fine-art sculpture. The pearl-silver surface gives strong display presence, catching light and elevating the figure above standard vinyl editions. Within a collection it sits near the top tier, a sophisticated counterpart to flagship Companion pieces and a marker of a collection's seriousness. The distinctive rabbit ears make it instantly identifiable. Condition, finish integrity, and provenance are decisive at this level, and the metallic treatment's rarity relative to common colorways enhances desirability.
Historical Context
Accomplice entered KAWS's roster in the mid-2000s as he expanded his cast and deepened the emotional and formal language first established by the Companion. A bronze pearl/silver edition reflects the period when KAWS pushed his figures toward premium materials and finishes, paralleling his broader move from toys into fine art and, later, monumental sculpture. The character's rabbit-eared form ties his cartoon-appropriation roots to his mature, gallery-oriented practice, situating this piece within the elevated end of his Companion-era output.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2007
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Series
- Sculpture
- 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 2007. It is grouped under Sculpture 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).
- Liquidity & sales volume. Our liquidity rating reflects sales velocity — the number of recorded comparable sales and how recent the latest sale is. More frequent and more recent sales rate as more liquid (Highly Liquid → Liquid → Moderate → Thin → Very Thin); a piece with no recorded public sales is Extremely Rare.
- Product-level estimate. This colorway has few or no recorded sales of its own, so the figure is pooled from sales across all colorways of the same product (median, with the 25th–75th percentile as the range). Indicative; specific colorways can trade above or below.
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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
Who is Accomplice?
Accomplice is one of KAWS's signature characters, a rabbit-eared figure with his crossed-out 'X' eyes and gloved hands, sharing the Companion's melancholic mood.
What distinguishes this edition?
The bronze pearl/silver metallic finish gives it a refined, luminous surface that elevates it toward fine-art sculpture rather than standard vinyl toy.
How does Accomplice relate to the Companion?
It belongs to KAWS's broader cast of characters, sharing the same emotional language and X-eyed iconography while distinguished by its tall bunny ears.
Why is this a high-desirability piece?
Premium metallic finishes are rarer than common colorways and read as serious art objects, appealing to advanced collectors seeking depth beyond the Companion.
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