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BANKSY | Keep It Real
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Banksy
- Keep It Real
- acrylic and spray paint stencil on canvas
- 25.5 by 20.2 cm; 10 by 8 in.
stencilled with the artist's name on the right lateral edgeExecuted in 2001
Provenance
Sotheby's S|2 Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate
Acquired from the above by the present owner This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate
Exhibited
London, Sotheby's S|2 Gallery, Banksy - The Unauthorised Retrospective - Curated by Steve Lazarides, 11 June - 25 July 2014, lot 7
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is very gentle wear along the edges and corners. Close inspection reveals minor hairline craqulures on the upper centre; on the centre bottom edge and on lower right edge. No evidence of restoration when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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
Typically crafting his images with spray paint and cardboard stencils, Banksy is able to achieve a meticulous level of detail. His aesthetic is clean and instantly readable—broad social cartooning rendered with the graphic bang of an indie concert poster. - Lauren Collins