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Banksy
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Banksy
- You Told That Joke Twice
- stenciled with the artist's name
- acrylic, spray enamel and oilstick on canvas
- 49 1/8 by 65 in. 124.8 by 165.1 cm.
- Executed in 2000, this work has been authenticated by Pest Control Office and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance
Severnshed, Bristol
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2005)
Christie's, London, February 12, 2010, lot 270
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2005)
Christie's, London, February 12, 2010, lot 270
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Bristol, Severnshed, Banksy, 2000
Literature
Banksy, ed., Banksy Wall and Piece, London, 2005, pp. 165-164, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the corners. There is fine stable craquelure to the clown's eyes. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there are some scattered spots that fluoresce brightly. There are four areas near the lower left corner that fluoresce darkly. Framed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.