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Banksy
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Bronze Rat
- inscribed with the artist's signature and dated 06 on the underside
- bronze and acrylic
- 25 by 30 by 12cm.; 9 7/8 by 11 3/4 by 4 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2006, this work is from an edition of 12. It is the only sculpture from the edition to have acrylic paint on the Rat's brush.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles, 2476 Hunter Street, Barely Legal, 2006
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection, there is a pin-prick sized spot of paint loss to the top of the paint brush.
"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."