Toy Art

An impressive French Art Deco sculpture of a semi nude male holding a trident. Cast in patinated French spelter and sits on a marble base. We believe Bezin may be a pseudonym for ano...

Nana Williams' "Delft Frog 2" is a striking, hand-painted resin sculpture measuring 1.50 x 1.25 x 2 inches (3.81 x 3.18 x 5.08 cm). This exquisite piece combines intricate blue flora...

KAWS VERY FIRST COMPANION - HISTORIC Uniquely Hand signed by the artist. (the regular edition was unsigned) KAWS Limited Edition 1st Companion (Hand Signed by KAWS), 1999 Painted Ca...

KAWS SMALL LIE: Complete Set of Three. Each new and sealed in their original packaging. These KAWS figurative pieces are a rendition of Small Lie produced in collaboration with Qatar...

"Ancestor Clone #11" is a unique artwork from Natasha Lelenco's series You Are The One. This Small Format Oval Framed Painting piece portrays a gr...

KAWS, Companion (Black), 2016 Black vinyl figure 6.4 x 11.4 x 26.7 cm (2.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 in) Open edition Pristine condition, accompanied with original packaging KAWS is a New Yo...

Untitled - magenta By Takashi Murakami Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist renowned for his vibrant and whimsical creations that blend traditional Japanese art with...

Untitled By Takashi Murakami Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style that is b...

Yoshitomo Nara Midnight Truth Offset lithograph on paper Sheet size: 51.5 x 36.4 cm Stamped with title, artist's name, copyright and year published by N's Yard, Japan

KAWS, Holiday Taipei (Black), 2019 £ 900.00 Painted cast vinyl 14 x 17.8 x 14 cm (5.5 x 7 x 5.5 in) Limited edition Comes in original unopened packaging KAWS is a New York-base...

Pink Flamingo Venus, 2020, watercolor, ink, and salt on Arches paper. Venus of Willendorf, fertility goddess, pink, black, and white.

Technological Pinocchio is an original decorative object realized between 2007 and 2008 by Ferdinando Codognotto. Original wood sculpture realiz...

Christian Rothmann ROBOTNICS Series C-Print 2019 Edition S (Edition of 10) 12 x 8.3 inches (30.5 x 21 cm) Signed, dated and numbered verso Other Edition Sizes available: - Edition M (Edition of 6) 35.4 x 23.6 inches (90 x 60 cm) - Edition L (Edition of 6) 47.2 x 31.5 inches (120 x 80 cm) - Edition XL (Edition of 3) 88.8 x 58.8 inches (225 x 150 cm) PUR - Price Upon Request -------------- Since 1979 Christian Rothmann had more than 40 solo and 80 group exhibitions worldwide. Christian Rothmann had guest lectures, residencies, art fairs and biennials in Europe, Japan, USA, Australia and Korea. Christian Rothmann (born 1954 in Kędzierzyn, Poland ) is a painter, photographer, and graphic artist.⁠ ⁠ In 1976 he first studied at the “Hochschule für Gestaltung” in Offenbach, Germany and moved to Berlin in 1977, where he graduated in 1983 at the “Hochschule der Künste”. From 1983 to 1995 he taught at the university as a lecturer and as an artist with a focus on screenprinting and American art history. To date, a versatile body of work has been created, which includes not only paintings but also long-standing photo projects, videos, and public art.⁠ ⁠ Guest lectures, teaching assignments, scholarships and exhibitions regularly lead Rothmann to travel home and abroad.⁠ ------------------------ Rothmann's Robots These creatures date back to another era, and they connect the past and the future. They were found by Christian Rothmann, a Berlin artist, collector and traveler through time and the world: In shops in Germany and Japan, Israel and America, his keen eye picks out objects cast aside by previous generations, but which lend themselves to his own work. In a similar way, he came across a stash of historic toy robots of varied provenance collected by a Berlin gallery owner many years ago. Most of them were screwed and riveted together in the 1960s and 70s by Metal House, a Japanese company that still exists today. In systematically photographing these humanoids made of tin - and later plastic - Rothmann is paraphrasing the idea of appropriation art. Unknown names designed and made the toys, which some five decades on, Rothmann depicts and emblematizes in his extensive photo sequence. In their photographs of Selim Varol's vast toy collection, his German colleagues Daniel and Geo Fuchs captured both the stereotypical and individual in plastic figures that imitate superheroes which were and still are generally manufactured somewhere in Asia. Christian Rothmann looks his robots deep in their artificially stylized, painted or corrugated eyes - or more aptly, their eye slits - and although each has a certain degree of individuality, the little figures remain unknown to us; they project nothing and are not alter egos. Rothmann trains his lens on their faces and expressions, and thus, his portraits are born. Up extremely close, dust, dents, and rust become visible. In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back to Rothmann's childhood - time lived by the photographer and recipients of his pictures. But unlike dolls, these mechanical robots bear no reference to the ideal of beauty at the time of their manufacture, and their features are in no way modeled on a concrete child's face. In this art project the robots appear as figures without a context, photographed face-on, cropped in front of a neutral background and reduced to their qualities of form. But beyond the reproduction and documentation a game with surfaces is going on; our view lingers on the outer skin of the object, or on the layer over it. The inside - which can be found beneath - is to an extent metaphysical, occurring inside the observer's mind. Only rarely is there anything to see behind the robot's helmet. When an occasional human face does peer out, it turns the figure into a robot-like protective casing for an astronaut of the future. If we really stop and think about modern toys, let's say those produced from the mid 20th century, when Disney and Marvel films were already stimulating a massive appetite for merchandising, the question must be: do such fantasy and hybrid creatures belong, does something like artificial intelligence already belong to the broader community of humans and animals? It is already a decade or two since the wave of Tamagotchis washed in from Japan, moved children to feed and entertain their newly born electronic chicks in the way they would a real pet, or to run the risk of seeing them die. It was a new form of artificial life, but the relationship between people and machines becomes problematic when the machines or humanoid robots have excellent fine motor skills and artificial intelligence and sensitivity on a par with, or even greater than that of humans. Luckily we have not reached that point yet, even if Hollywood adaptations would have us believe we are not far away. Rothmann's robots are initially sweet toys, and each toy is known to have a different effect on children and adults. They are conceived by (adult) designers as a means of translating or retelling history or reality through miniature animals, knights, and soldiers. In the case of monsters, mythical creatures, and robots, it is more about creating visions of the future and parallel worlds. Certainly, since the success of fantasy books and films such as Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, we see the potential for vast enthusiasm for such parallel worlds. Successful computer and online games such as World of Warcraft, or the creation of avatars are also interesting worldwide phenomena of virtual realities that are not only relevant for children and teens. So when a middle-aged Berlin photographic artist (like Christian Rothmann) chooses to study 120 toy robots with great difference in form, it represents a journey back to his own childhood - even if at the time, he played with a steam engine rather than a robot. Once batteries had been inserted, some of the largely male or gender-neutral robots, could flash, shoot, turn around and even do more complicated things. Some can even still do it today - albeit clumsily. This, of course, can only be seen on film, but the artist intends to document that as well; to feature the robots in filmic works of art. The positioning of the figures in the studio is the same as the tableau of pictures in the exhibition room. In this way, one could say Rothmann deploys one robot after the other. This systematic approach enables a comparative view; the extreme enlargement of what are actually small and manageable figures is like the macro vision of insects whose fascinating, sometimes monster-like appearance only becomes visible when they are blown up a hundredfold. The same thing goes for the robots; in miniature form, they seem harmless and cute, but if they were larger than humans and made noises to match, they would seem more threatening. Some of the tin figures...

Artist: OG Slick Description: OG Slick 'LA Hands' 3 Foot Tall limited edition blue vinyl hand-cast resin figurine, made in Los Angeles. Edition Size: 10 Di...

Toy Soldier #5 (Prone Position) by Yoram Wolberger Additional information: Medium: 3D digital scanning, CNC digital sculpting, Reinforced Fiberglass Composite, Urethane Dimensions: ...

Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2017. New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New and sealed in its original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys Club...

Toy Soldier #4 (Offhand Position), 2015 Additional information: Medium: 3D digital scanning, CNC digital sculpting, Reinforced Fiberglass Composite, Urethane Dimensions: 72 × 60 × 2...

Christian Rothmann ROBOTNICS Series C-Print 2019 Edition S (Edition of 10) 12 x 8.3 inches (30.5 x 21 cm) Signed, dated and numbered verso Other Edition Sizes available: - Edition M (Edition of 6) 35.4 x 23.6 inches (90 x 60 cm) - Edition L (Edition of 6) 47.2 x 31.5 inches (120 x 80 cm) - Edition XL (Edition of 3) 88.8 x 58.8 inches (225 x 150 cm) PUR - Price Upon Request -------------- Since 1979 Christian Rothmann had more than 40 solo and 80 group exhibitions worldwide. Christian Rothmann had guest lectures, residencies, art fairs and biennials in Europe, Japan, USA, Australia and Korea. Christian Rothmann (born 1954 in Kędzierzyn, Poland ) is a painter, photographer, and graphic artist.⁠ ⁠ In 1976 he first studied at the “Hochschule für Gestaltung” in Offenbach, Germany and moved to Berlin in 1977, where he graduated in 1983 at the “Hochschule der Künste”. From 1983 to 1995 he taught at the university as a lecturer and as an artist with a focus on screenprinting and American art history. To date, a versatile body of work has been created, which includes not only paintings but also long-standing photo projects, videos, and public art.⁠ ⁠ Guest lectures, teaching assignments, scholarships and exhibitions regularly lead Rothmann to travel home and abroad.⁠ ------------------------ Rothmann's Robots These creatures date back to another era, and they connect the past and the future. They were found by Christian Rothmann, a Berlin artist, collector and traveler through time and the world: In shops in Germany and Japan, Israel and America, his keen eye picks out objects cast aside by previous generations, but which lend themselves to his own work. In a similar way, he came across a stash of historic toy robots of varied provenance collected by a Berlin gallery owner many years ago. Most of them were screwed and riveted together in the 1960s and 70s by Metal House, a Japanese company that still exists today. In systematically photographing these humanoids made of tin - and later plastic - Rothmann is paraphrasing the idea of appropriation art. Unknown names designed and made the toys, which some five decades on, Rothmann depicts and emblematizes in his extensive photo sequence. In their photographs of Selim Varol's vast toy collection, his German colleagues Daniel and Geo Fuchs captured both the stereotypical and individual in plastic figures that imitate superheroes which were and still are generally manufactured somewhere in Asia. Christian Rothmann looks his robots deep in their artificially stylized, painted or corrugated eyes - or more aptly, their eye slits - and although each has a certain degree of individuality, the little figures remain unknown to us; they project nothing and are not alter egos. Rothmann trains his lens on their faces and expressions, and thus, his portraits are born. Up extremely close, dust, dents, and rust become visible. In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back to Rothmann's childhood - time lived by the photographer and recipients of his pictures. But unlike dolls, these mechanical robots bear no reference to the ideal of beauty at the time of their manufacture, and their features are in no way modeled on a concrete child's face. In this art project the robots appear as figures without a context, photographed face-on, cropped in front of a neutral background and reduced to their qualities of form. But beyond the reproduction and documentation a game with surfaces is going on; our view lingers on the outer skin of the object, or on the layer over it. The inside - which can be found beneath - is to an extent metaphysical, occurring inside the observer's mind. Only rarely is there anything to see behind the robot's helmet. When an occasional human face does peer out, it turns the figure into a robot-like protective casing for an astronaut of the future. If we really stop and think about modern toys, let's say those produced from the mid 20th century, when Disney and Marvel films were already stimulating a massive appetite for merchandising, the question must be: do such fantasy and hybrid creatures belong, does something like artificial intelligence already belong to the broader community of humans and animals? It is already a decade or two since the wave of Tamagotchis washed in from Japan, moved children to feed and entertain their newly born electronic chicks in the way they would a real pet, or to run the risk of seeing them die. It was a new form of artificial life, but the relationship between people and machines becomes problematic when the machines or humanoid robots have excellent fine motor skills and artificial intelligence and sensitivity on a par with, or even greater than that of humans. Luckily we have not reached that point yet, even if Hollywood adaptations would have us believe we are not far away. Rothmann's robots are initially sweet toys, and each toy is known to have a different effect on children and adults. They are conceived by (adult) designers as a means of translating or retelling history or reality through miniature animals, knights, and soldiers. In the case of monsters, mythical creatures, and robots, it is more about creating visions of the future and parallel worlds. Certainly, since the success of fantasy books and films such as Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, we see the potential for vast enthusiasm for such parallel worlds. Successful computer and online games such as World of Warcraft, or the creation of avatars are also interesting worldwide phenomena of virtual realities that are not only relevant for children and teens. So when a middle-aged Berlin photographic artist (like Christian Rothmann) chooses to study 120 toy robots with great difference in form, it represents a journey back to his own childhood - even if at the time, he played with a steam engine rather than a robot. Once batteries had been inserted, some of the largely male or gender-neutral robots, could flash, shoot, turn around and even do more complicated things. Some can even still do it today - albeit clumsily. This, of course, can only be seen on film, but the artist intends to document that as well; to feature the robots in filmic works of art. The positioning of the figures in the studio is the same as the tableau of pictures in the exhibition room. In this way, one could say Rothmann deploys one robot after the other. This systematic approach enables a comparative view; the extreme enlargement of what are actually small and manageable figures is like the macro vision of insects whose fascinating, sometimes monster-like appearance only becomes visible when they are blown up a hundredfold. The same thing goes for the robots; in miniature form, they seem harmless and cute, but if they were larger than humans and made noises to match, they would seem more threatening. Some of the tin figures...

Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened / Eyes Closed (two works) The pair of offset lithographs in colors, on smooth wove paper, 2008, from the edition of 500, each with the artist's copyright st...

The cosmonaut: that mysterious being, faceless, covered by a white suit, floating in the monochrome void, shows, nevertheless, his humanity through the expression of his body by what...

KAWS, Flayed Companion, 2016 Painted cast vinyl 7 x 10 x 27 cm (3 x 5 x 11 in) Open edition The most recognizable figure in all of KAWS' work, the companion has appeared in man...

Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Har...

Yayoi Kusama Cast resin multiple sculpture painted in colors, 2019, with the artist's stamped signature and title on the underside, from a limited edition of undisclosed size, publis...

Takashi Murakami Luxor and Kurage-bo (from Jellyfish Eyes) 2014: Rare limited edition Takashi Murakami art toy. This work was produced by Murakami in 2014 and features the playful, highly decorative Luxor and Kurage-bo characters from Jellyfish Eyes (a 2013 fantasy film directed by Takashi Murakami). Medium: 3D plaster...

Keith Haring Andy Mouse Bearbrick: 400%: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals Keith Haring's 'Andy M...

Keith Haring Mickey Mouse Bearbrick: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals Keith Haring's Mickey Mouse artwork...

This piece titled "Leather Bear" is an original artwork by PJ Linden and is made from dimensional paint on leather. This piece measures 10.5”h x 12”w x 9”d. Based upon patterns and...

Roby Dwi Antono, Okta, 2022 24-layer screen-print with curable UV inks, printed on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper with black box frame 44 x 50 cm (17.32 x 19.69 in) ...

Roby Dwi Antono, Clara, 2022 24-layer screen-print with curable UV inks, printed on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper with black box frame 44 x 50 cm (17.32 x 19.69 in)...

JAVIER CALLEJA - Pot Pop Top' White Flower Vase (Blue Eyes) Date of creation: 2021 Medium: Ceramic, crystal Edition: 100 Size: 24 x 21 x 18 cm Condition: In perfect conditions, brand...

Richard Orlinski’s "Horse" captures the essence of wild energy and untamed spirit through its dynamic rearing pose. The sculpture presents the horse standing on its hind legs and tai...

Laszlo TIBAY Mother Cat and her Two Kittens Original India ink and lavish drawing Handsigned Bearing the stamp of the artist On light board 20 x 30cm (c. 7.8 x 11.8 inch) Excellent...

What if the first superhero was a Kong? Richard Orlinski has sculpted a Superkong wearing a tight blue costume to show off its muscles. With its cape and red boots, it holds out its ...

When Richard Orlinski's Wild Kong dons his technological armour, he seems to challenge the world, sure of his own invincibility. Richard Orlinski likes to interweave stories in order...

Richard Orlinski has created a new superhero epitomising freedom and adventure. The famous Wild Kong wears a US flag-style costume and brandishes a shield to protect it and combat to...

Hebru Brantley Flynamic Duo 66' (set of 2 individual works)/Hebru Brantley Batboy & Sparrow: Hebru Brantley’s highly collectible take on the caped crusad...

This sculpture by Takashi Murakami features his signature Mr. DOB character in a playful colorful and attention grabbing sculpture. It is a nice size, come with its original box.

FURIONS KONG Kong, the most human of Richard Orlinski's sculptures, is the mirror of our emotions. Standing on his feet, muscles tense, his long arms slightly bent, Furious Kong clen...

Takashi Murakami × ComplexCon Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles (Gold Edition), 2016-2017. Painted cast vinyl, cast resin polychrome sculpture 10 4/5 × 9 3/10 in 27.4 × 2...

WILD KONG LOVE Richard Orlinski drew his inspiration from the film King Kong to imagine his Kong, a generous gorilla who teaches us that, when it comes to a human being and a primate...

WILD KONG Is a signature Richard Orlinski piece. It declares itself invincible with its open mouth and fearsome teeth as it beats its chest with mighty fists. But the ferocious beast...

Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the first three letters of an improvised phrase tha...

S.Krtistol always been fascinated by the “TIGER”, it is an animal of great elegance with a strong character and an astonishing charisma. It is however, today, an animal in danger of ...

WILD KONG Is a signature Richard Orlinski piece. It declares itself invincible with its open mouth and fearsome teeth as it beats its chest with mighty fists. But the ferocious beast...

Medium: offset lithograph (after Vasarely). Printed in 1972 in Neuchatel, Switzerland on thick, high-gloss paper and published by Editions du Griffon for the "Vasarely Progressions 1...

Takashi Murakami Melting DOB, 2021: Takashi Murakami's signature DOB figure new/unopened in its original packaging. A standout Murakami limited edition collector's piece, rarely presented new/sealed in its original factory box. Medium: Painted cast vinyl figure with metallic disk stand...

KAWS 2020 Companion: Complete Set of 3 Works: KAWS COMPANION 2020 was created by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his signature figure, Companion — and as cultural commen...

Nick Cave Soundsuit #6 Year: 2010 Archival Pigment Print on Premium Rag Size: 17 x 12 in. Edition: 200 Signed by hand on label COA provided Ref.: 924802-2069 Tags: #NickCave #Missou...

Set of Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2. The Gold one is from an edition of only 250 and the Red is from an edition of 750

Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely rooted in his time, he has always traveled a lot around the world. If travel trains youth, Naor was inspired by it. From th...

"Pop Doll" is a decorated sculpture. It is created by the French artist David Cintract. About the artwork: TECHNIQUE: mannequin fiberglass, lacquer,...

Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled a lot around the world. If travels form youth, Naor was inspired by it. From the top of his thirty years, he succeeded in retranscribing his observations, his feelings and his impressions. Thanks to his childlike supports, his contemporary details, he achieves a delicious harmony between softness and violence. This discrepancy constitutes his identity. Like life, marked by hardship, his works refer us to our own experiences. Finally, the use of luxury brands in a spirit of "Pop'art" allows him to pay homage or to denounce the way our societies...

This still-life is painted by Dutch Painter Ingrid Smuling. The now 77-year-old artist is still most in her element when she is painting in her beautiful studio in the middle of The...

This piece titled "This Is Not A Composite" is an original artwork by PJ Linden and is made from digital photography, pigment print on archival paper, and framed with glass. This pie...

KAWS, Small Lie (Brown), 2017 Painted cast vinyl 27.5 x 12.3 x 12.9 cm (4.8 x 5.2 x 10.8 in) Open edition Pristine condition in original packaging KAWS is a New York-based art...

Technique: Chrome resin sculpture Certificate: signed Dimension : 35 cm About the artist : Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he ha...

Stella Jae Cleopatra 2024 Oil on canvas Size: 31.49 x 23.62 x inches (80 x 60 cm) Signed by hand COA provided *This piece will ship unstreched and rolled. **Framing options are avai...

Roby Dwi Antono - Epic Fight (Deluxe) Date of creation: 2021 Medium: Fine art print on Canson Aquarelle Paper with deckle edges Edition: 50 Size: 106.6 x 76.2 cm Condition: In perfe...

S.Krtistol always been fascinated by the “TIGER”, it is an animal of great elegance with a strong character and an astonishing charisma. It is however, today, an animal in danger of ...

S.Krtistol always been fascinated by the “TIGER”, it is an animal of great elegance with a strong character and an astonishing charisma. It is however, today, an animal in danger of ...