18th Sep, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 172

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Banksy (British 1974-), 'Morons', 2006

Sold for £16,800

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible knocks or tears to the sheet
There are very soft handling creases shown to middle right hand edge, upper left hand section and middle lower edge of the sheet. These are visible in raking light and upon close inspection
There are some extremely minor 'speckles' to the sheet, visible upon very close inspection and potentially from time of production
This work has been framed in a black frame with a white mount
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

Provenance: This work is accompanied by a Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

Banksy (British 1974-), 'Morons', 2006, screen print in colours on Arches paper, numbered from an edition of 500 in pencil, published by Pictures On Walls; sheet: 56 x 76cm (framed)

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Provenance: This work is accompanied by a Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2024

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Banksy

Banksy, arguably the most well-known street artist of our time, is renowned for his urban interventions that exhibit a sharp political edge and irreverent wit. The artist has altered street signs, printed his own counterfeit money, and hung his own artwork in the Louvre and the Museum of Modern Art, all of which have contributed to his mystique by keeping his identity anonymous. His criticisms of terrorism, political power, consumerism, and the place of art and its exhibition frequently make use of stencils and spray paint. His studio-produced pieces, street art, and installations have been displayed in Bethlehem, New York, London, and Los Angeles, among other places. His artwork has sold for eight figures at auction and has generated a lot of interest on the secondary market.