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Banksy
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Girl and Balloon
tagged in red on the right side edge
signed and dated 11/12/05 on the reverse- spraypaint stencil on metal
- 60 by 91cm.; 23 5/8 by 35 7/8 in.
Provenance
Lazarides Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality of the metal shelf.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is oxidisation, scattered media accretions and scratches throughout, inherent to the artist's choice of media.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"TV has made going to the theatre seem pointless, photography has pretty much killed painting, but graffiti remains gloriously unspoilt by progress."
Banksy cited in: Banksy, Wall and Piece, London 2005, p. 174
Banksy cited in: Banksy, Wall and Piece, London 2005, p. 174