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KAWS American, b. 1974 MEDICOM TOY 2004 CHINA

by Andres G

This is a professional appraisal report for provided upon request. It contains a detailed description and evaluation of your . This document also includes information about how to sell your item and about the valuation method we’ve used. Keep in mind that the appraisal value is only applicable to this particular unit and should NOT be understood as a general valuation of . It is very important to understand this, as values can range from 100 to 100K depending on subtle details.

This report is designed to give you an appraisal value for the you own, whether it is furniture, china, glassware, or other types of antique or collectible items. The information provided will help you to understand your piece and its value. It also provides an appraisal value in US dollars, as well as how to sell it. This report is not intended to encourage you to sell your antique; rather it aims to provide information on your antique's value so that you know what steps to take if you do wish to sell.

Description and history of

This is a set of different KAWS Figures.

Identification

In the identification part, I concluded this a set of different original KAWS:

KAWS
American, b. 1974

KAWS is a well-known artist who lives and works in Brooklyn. His influential body of work is a masterful mix of art and design. His work, which includes painting, murals, large-scale sculpture, street art, graphic design, and production design, has a sophisticated sense of humor and a thoughtful way of interacting with consumer products. He does this by working with global brands. KAWS often gets ideas from and uses animations from popular culture to create a unique art vocabulary that spans a wide range of mediums. KAWS is now known for his larger-than-life sculptures and paintings with hard edges that focus on line and color. He has also made a group of characters that are a mix of cartoons and people, which are perhaps the best examples of how he looks at people. KAWS has exhibited extensively throughout the United States and internationally. Recent solo exhibitions of his work have been held at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum; the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; the Yuz Museum; Yorkshire Sculpture Park; and the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga. He has also participated in exhibitions at major institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; the Newcomb Art Museum; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Deste Art Foundation for Contemporary Art.

Most of them were stamped with the following maker's mark:

Stamped 'MEDICOM TOY 2004 CHINA © KAWS..04' on the underside. Executed in 2004. Vinyl, height 37,5 cm (14 3/4 in.) each. With original Medicom packaging. Edition of 500. Fabricated by Medicom Toy, Japan.

Provenance

I find the provenance of this KAWS Medicom toy a private collection.

Age

This toy was made circa 2004.

Style

KAWS is a world-renowned graffiti artist who got his start in Jersey City. His instantly recognizable style is characterized by its smooth lines and bright colors. KAWS often incorporates pop culture icons into his work, giving them his own unique twist. For example, he has created versions of the Michelin Man, the Cookie Monster, and Barbie. KAWS has worked in painting, sculpture, and product design, among other things, in addition to graffiti. His work can be found in major museums and private collections around the world. KAWS is truly a one-of-a-kind artist who has had a huge impact on the world of art.

Appraisal Value ($)

$4,000-5,000 each.

Appraisal Report made by:

Andrés Gómez

BSc, MSc, Expert Art Appraiser

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How to sell it

Antiques, art, and other collectibles are difficult items to sell online. Selling can take a lot of time. Be patient, but also make sure that the price you are asking for is the right one for your pieces of art. Consider the following tips on how to sell antiques and collectibles online: These tips will help maximize the price of your antique or collectible.

I would recommend selling it online. There are many ways to do this. For instance, Post an ad on Craigslist. Use eBay to sell antiques online. Post a listing on the Etsy marketplace. Sell with direct messages using Instagram. You can create a website using Squarespace or WordPress. Use Shopify to sell via a website, POS and social channels. List your items on Bonanza.com, Facebook Marketplaces, or Amazon Marketplaces. If you don’t have time, I would recommend starting with Facebook, Etsy, and Amazon.

The key to selling antiques online is to let potential customers know that you know what you are talking about. It’s much more difficult to sell something when the potential buyer can’t be sure it's authentic. Sellers should use a well thought out descriptive guide like this one. A good lead generation service should be helpful in establishing these relationships with online buyers, and an effective way to do this is through classified ads. If a buyer asks for more information, giving them some valuable facts well ahead of time will get you more sales because your reputation will increase and real customers are the ones who ask for more details.

In order to sell your antiques online, you will need to create a profile on the relevant forum (Etsy, Amazon, and FB). Make sure you add a high-resolution image of the product (include at least 3 detailed photos) and add some text. The text should be informative and straight to the point; nothing fancy or fluffy.

Asking price is a big factor in selling your antique. If your asking price is too high (fancy company stickers, missing parts, or chipped paint), you are unlikely to get many bids. If the asking price is too low, it will cost you money for repairs, shipping, and insurance. As a general rule, I would recommend setting an asking price that is 80% of the value of this report, so you will make the listing attractive from the beginning.

About the valuation method

This is a detailed report of the value of your piece. To determine the value, the appraiser has considered the results from past auction sales. Keep in mind that the final price can be different from the asking price that you can find on the internet. You can see ads on the internet with different asking prices. However, a very high asking price doesn’t normally find cash from a buyer.

That’s why our method comprises searching and comparing similar past sale results that had a buyer. That’s why we can provide an accurate estimation of this item.

To get an accurate valuation of your antique piece, I considered the following: description, condition, and possible precious metal content. History, age, provenance, and the importance it has played in history are also considered. A crucial interest is a collector's willingness to buy this piece. While some antiques are really collectible, others are really difficult to sell, and hence their value decreases.

Antiques can be a good investment. A piece's year of manufacture, condition, rarity, and history can all influence an antique's value.Antiques, when bought wisely and carefully, can provide many good years, even decades, of enjoyment before their value appreciates significantly. Antique furniture, paintings, prints, and maps are not only useful works of art but also tangible assets. Their value in the market increases every year, making them great long-term investments for people who want to diversify their assets.

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