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Banksy
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Smiling Copper
- spraypaint and acrylic on cardboard
- figure: 202 by 79 cm. 79 1/2 by 31 in.
- framed: 240 by 140 cm. 94 1/2 by 55 1/8 in.
- Executed in 2003, this work is from an unnumbered edition.
Provenance
WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, Vienna
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
Vienna, WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, Bad Press, 2003
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the cream tone in the figure tends more towards a light brown in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The cardboard sheet is pinned to the frame at the top, and is supported with pins at the lower edges. The sheet is irregularly cut and shows signs of handling marks, which are likely to be original. Close inspection in raking light reveals a few unobtrusive scratches and rub marks in places to the spraypaint, mainly to the centre of the composition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."