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Queen Victoria by Banksy

Queen Victoria by Banksy

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Screenprint in colour with solvent transfer on woven paper

2003

Edition Size: 500

Sheet Size: 70 x 50 cm

Unsigned

Condition: Pristine

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Banksy (British 1974-), ‘Queen Victoria’, 2003, screenprint in colours on wove paper, numbered from an edition of 500 in pencil, published by Pictures On Walls; sheet: 70 x 50cm (framed)

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Provenance: This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate of authenticity.

Condition Report

In Good Condition
No knocks or creases to the sheet
Some areas of light rubbing to the black ink, visible in raking light, this is commonly seen in early Banksy prints
Light handling crease to the red background, above Queen Vics Crown, visible in raking light
Area of light surface markings to the lower left border
Skimming to the upper edge of the sheet verso, this appears to be the result of a framing tab; the paper verso is still attached but loose, this is not visible recto and does not take away from the image
Framed in a wooden frame, the work can be removed from the frame for shipping or at the buyers request
Provenance: This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate of authenticity.

£7,000.00

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The Artist

Banksy

Bristol-born graffitist Banksy is the most famous and infamous street artist in the world. Despite the fact that he doesn’t create any work for the public to buy, or any pieces that can be displayed in a gallery, he is loved throughout the world for his spray on pieces of social commentary and taboo-busting images. Banksy’s true identity remains a secret and he prefer to stay in the shadows rather than take the acclaim for his work. He started using his trademark stencils as a way to create a piece quicker and so reduce the chances of being caught by the police. His works are displayed on walls, streets and bridges across his home town of Bristol and at other selected locations across the world. Fans have been known to try and take down walls, so they can own an original Banksy. A product of the British underground street scene of the 1990s, Banksy’s work is often darkly humorous, satirical and mocks the establishment. Some commentators have compared him to Blek le Rat, a French graffiti artist. Banksy himself says Bristol-based graffiti artist 3D was his original inspiration. In 2010 he directed a documentary film called ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’, about a man obsessed with street art.

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