'Don't Believe The Hype': Artcurial to Sell Rare Works by KAWS, Supreme & More
A trove of streetwear accessories and contemporary art.
Following its Sarah Andelman-curated sale last year, French auction house Artcurial returns with another momentous installment entitled Don’t Believe The Hype. A trove of streetwear accessories and contemporary art will be up for grabs including pieces from Supreme, Chanel, KAWS, Takashi Murakami, Futura, Damien Hirst, Medicom Toy, Banksy and more.
Leading the lots is one of Invader’s largest mosaics ever made that stands two meters tall and portrays a black Space Invader character set against a blue background. The artwork was originally made for the street art district in Vienna, Austria with a presale estimate of $335,295-$447,060 USD. Another highlight is a selection of graffiti pieces created by Dondi White, Rammelzee, Lee Quinones, Keith Haring, and A-One.
The auction house is currently exhibiting all of the purchasable works at its Paris location, view the slideshow above for a closer look. Don’t Believe The Hype will launch on May 5, visit Artcurial’s website to learn more about the impending sale.
In other standout releases, take a look at this week’s Best Art Drops.
Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault
Paris, France 75008
