Bert & Ernie (Sesame Street), 2025
| Size | 25.4 × 10 cm |
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| Rarity | Open Edition |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Certificate of authenticity | Includes a Certificate of Authenticity |
Art Trader Curator's Note:
In the pantheon of pop culture duos, Bert & Ernie are unrivaled. KAWS's 2025 interpretation captures this iconic friendship through his distinct lens. This offering is for the complete Duo Set. Collecting these figures individually is to miss the point of the artwork; their contrasting forms—Bert’s verticality and Ernie’s stout stature—are designed to interact. This is a cohesive sculptural installation, not just two separate toys.
Market Analysis: The Power of the Pair
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Synergistic Value: Historical auction data confirms that "complete sets" consistently outperform single figures in long-term liquidity. The Bert & Ernie dynamic is the anchor of the Sesame Street collection. Breaking the pair diminishes the narrative weight of the asset.
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Technical Complexity (The Stripes): The production on this set is notoriously difficult due to the multi-colored stripes on Bert’s sweater. Achieving clean lines on vinyl requires high-precision masking, making "perfect" examples scarcer than the edition size suggests.
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The 2025 Upgrade (NFC): Unlike previous plush or soft iterations, this 2025 hard vinyl release is secured with Embedded NFC Chips. This guarantees that your asset is protected against the flood of unauthorized replicas in the market.
Broker Verified: Paint & Chip
Art Trader demands perfection. We have rejected units with paint bleeds. Your allocation includes:
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Precision Paint Check: PASSED. We have specifically inspected Bert’s sweater and Ernie’s shirt. The lines are crisp, with no color bleeding or misaligned registration—a common factory flaw we filter out.
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NFC Verification: Active. Both figures contain individual NFC chips. We have verified that both link correctly to the official 2025 release database.
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Box Condition: Collector Grade. The set comes in its original, matching packaging, ensuring the "unboxing experience" remains pristine for future value.
Specifications
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Artist: KAWS (Brian Donnelly)
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Characters: Bert & Ernie (Sold as a Set)
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Series: Sesame Street
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Year: 2025
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Material: Painted Vinyl
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Dimensions: Approx. 25.4 × 20 cm (Display footprint)
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Authentication: Dual NFC Chips (One per figure)
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Condition: Mint / Broker Verified Set
Curated by Art Trader. We prioritize keeping these sets intact. This allocation is ready for immediate secure dispatch.
| Global Logistics | We utilize DHL Express and FedEx Priority for worldwide delivery. Every shipment is fully insured door-to-door against loss or damage, ensuring your acquisition remains protected until it reaches your hands. |
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| Packaging | Adhering to museum standards, prints are shipped flat in acid-free archival sleeves. High-value originals and fragile sculptures are secured in custom-built wooden crates to withstand international transit rigor. |
| Dispatch Time | Standard orders are processed within 3-5 business days. For crated items, please allow an additional 5-7 days for custom fabrication to ensure maximum safety. |
| Taxes & Duties | International orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). The buyer is solely responsible for all import duties, VAT, and local taxes levied by the destination country's customs authority. |
| Return Policy | Due to the delicate nature of fine art and collectibles, all sales are final. We do not accept returns for change of mind. Returns are strictly limited to provenance discrepancies or significant description errors. |
| Damage Claims | Please inspect your artwork immediately upon arrival. In the unlikely event of transit damage, claims must be filed within 48 hours of delivery with photographic evidence. Failure to report within this window may void insurance coverage. |
