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Banksy
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Untitled (Happy Coppers)
- acrylic and spraypaint stencil on cardboard, in two parts
- each: 200 by 78cm.; 78 3/4 by 30 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, Vienna
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
Vienna, WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, BAD PRESS - Banksy, 2003
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the yellow is slightly warmer in the original.
Condition:
Both pieces are in very good condition and each have an artist's pin hole to the centre top of the figure's helmet used for display purposes.
(i) There are several rub marks to the inside of the figure's right leg and a further rub mark to the right of the figure's right hip. There is some light wear to the right corner tip of the figure's left foot.
(ii) There is a staple mark to the centre of the figure's right arm. There is a small tear to the edge of the figure's left arm. There is minor wear to the lower corner tips of the figure's feet.
"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."