KAWS, Medicom Toy

Small Lie Companions, by artist KAWS.

• Sold as a set of 2.
• Accompanied by a certificate of authentication.
• From a sold-out edition of an unknown size.
• Stamped on underside.
• Made in China.

Among KAWS’ signature “Companions,” Small Lie has the most childlike resonance. Clothed in overall shorts, the Pinocchio-inspired figure bows its head in shame as if hiding from a parent after creating trouble. KAWS debuted this character at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in 2016, as a 30-foot-tall version made of African hardwood. The following year, KAWS released 11-inch gray, brown and black versions of the figure, produced in collaboration with Medicom Toy.