Banksy (British 1974-), 'Lenin On Roller Skates', 2003, spraypaint on canvas, signed with the artist's stencil 'BANKSY' in red on the overturn edge, numbered from an edition of 25 and dated to the canvas stretcher, canvas; 40 x 30cm (framed) *

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

*Please note this work is currently in Bond at Cadogan Tate, London

Created in 2003, Lenin on Roller Skates exemplifies the early, iconic style of the artist known for its political satire. This piece features Lenin, the leader of the Russian Soviet Republic, and fits seamlessly into Banksy’s collection of subversive portrayals of recognizable authority figures. A notable aspect of this work is its playful element, a hallmark of Banksy's style. By combining roller skates—a symbol of leisure and play—with branded Nike footwear, representing American Capitalism, and Lenin, the emblem of Communism, Banksy crafts a work that is both humorous and unsettling.