Artsy Has Fake Kaws Artworks For Sale

Brian Donnelly famously known as Kaws posted to his Instagram Saturday June 15^th 2024 “Hi Artsy, Please don’t sell these counterfeit drawings to someone!” 

It seems Artsy has allowed  One Martine Gallery based in White Plains,NY to list two unauthentic artworks by the artist. This raises further concerns around Artsy’s authentication process which allow galleries and art dealers alike to list various artist works for sale. 

Both artworks listed as Untitled, 2012-2019 feature counterfeit Kaws’ Companion and Spongebob rendition figures as well as fraudulent signatures. Asking price for these two works on paper are $35,000-$40,000 and both claim to include a “Certificate of Authenticity.”

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