Banksy, Wall and Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Wall and Piece by Banksy. Published in 2006 by Century. Softcover, 240 pages.
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
2001
Of the numerous feats that Banksy has accomplished over the course of his career as an international artist, activist and filmmaker, perhaps the most astonishing is that while he is among the most famous figures in street art, he has managed to remain completely anonymous.
There is a method behind the madness, however. Banksy maintains that he chooses to conceal his identity to make a more democratic impact with his work, the themes of which include criticism of world leaders, consumerism and terrorism.
Although not much is known about Banksy — he sent a photo of himself with a paper bag on his head to Time magazine for a profile — it is believed that he was born in the city of Bristol, in southwest England, circa 1974. Wit, irreverence, dark humor and activism come together in his work, which spans graffiti, paintings, prints, sculptures and filmmaking. (His film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which focuses on another street artist known as Mr. Brainwash, was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards.)
Banksy began as a graffiti artist in his hometown in the early 1990s. He has found fame for his stenciled and spray-painted pieces, which are most often rooted in anti-war or antiestablishment messaging, appearing in cities such as London, New York and Los Angeles and for his “stunts” that are intended to subvert and provoke the art world. One particularly memorable stunt took place in 2018, when, as soon as one of his paintings sold at auction — Girl with a Balloon, which fetched an extraordinary $1.4 million — it self-destructed and proceeded to partially shred itself. Banksy even snuck into the Louvre and hung his own version of the Mona Lisa in 2006. Despite his elusive persona and commitment to bringing art to the masses, Banksy is one of the most coveted artists at auctions across the world.
And his work is undeniably impactful.
At a record-breaking auction organized by Damien Hirst, Bono and others to benefit AIDS charities in 2008, Banksy’s Keep It Spotless — a modified Hirst painting — fetched nearly $2 million. In May of 2020, Banksy donated Game Changer, a painting that honors UK healthcare workers, to Southampton General Hospital. When it went to auction in 2021, it sold for more than $23 million at Christie's in London. All proceeds went to the National Health Service.
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Banksy, Wall and Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Wall and Piece by Banksy. Published in 2006 by Century. Softcover, 240 pages.
Paper
Banksy Graffitied Walls and Wasn’t Sorry Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
A clever, quirky biography of a leading contemporary artist, for children Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist who secretly spray paints pictures on streets and walls while no o...
Paper
$1,800
H 5.9 in W 4.13 in
Authorised Graffiti Area, Original Digital print sticker on Fasson backing
By Banksy
Located in New York, NY
Banksy Authorised Graffiti Area, 2004 Authorized VIP sticker on Fasson backing 5 9/10 × 4 13/100 inches Unframed, not signed This early (2004) Banksy sticker is a rare and highly col...
Digital, Offset
$1,900
H 10 in W 10 in D 1.75 in
Walled Off Hotel Boxed Set Assemblage w/original embossed receipt from Bethlehem
By Banksy
Located in New York, NY
Banksy (after) Walled Off Hotel Boxed Set Assemblage, 2018 Mixed Media assemblage: unique piece of concrete/cement wall with framed lithograph. Accompanied by original embossed rece...
Concrete
$10,664
H 15.56 in W 44.3 in D 6.7 in
Hand-Painted Banksy 3D Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century Art
By Patrick Hughes
Located in Bristol, GB
Hand painted 3D multiple with archival inkjet Edition 35 of 100 Mint, as issued Signed and numbered on the front
Archival Ink
$349,950
H 22.05 in W 29.92 in
Banksy Barely Legal Set of 6 Screen Prints, Unsigned, 2006, Pest Control COA
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Banksy's Barely Legal is a set of six screen prints on paper named after the Barely Legal exhibition held in 2006 in a warehouse in Los Angeles. From the unsigned edition and each numbered 59/500 (there are also 17 artist's proofs). Published by Modern Multiples Fine Art Editions, Los Angeles, with Pictures on Walls and the publisher's blindstamp. Pest Control authentication certificates included. The Barely Legal Set includes the following: Grannies (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Sale Ends (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Applause (29.92 x 44.89 inches) Trolleys (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Festival (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Morons (22.05 x 29.92 inches) About the Artist: Banksy (British, born 1974) is a contemporary street artist and activist who, despite his international fame, has maintained an anonymous identity. Aimed as a form of cultural criticism, the artist often targets established social and political agendas with his witty illustrations produced with stencils and spray paint in cities such as New Orleans, New York, and Paris. “The art world is the biggest joke,” he said. “It’s a rest home of the over privileged, the pretentious, and the weak.” Although details of the artist’s life are largely unknown, it is thought that Banksy was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, c. 1974, starting his career as a graffiti artist in the city. Better Out Than In, Banksy’s month-long residency in New York during October 2013, featured a man hawking the artist’s paintings for $60 a piece outside Central Park. In 2015, Banksy opened Dismaland Bemusement Park, a temporary art exhibition that functioned as a theme park. After a 36-day run, its workers and materials were sent to the Calais migrant camp in France to build additional housing. Among the artist's most famous stunts include his shredded painting: When a painting by Banksy was sold at auction for $1.4 million in 2018, a mechanism was triggered to cause the artwork to partially destroy itself, resulting in a new piece titled Love in the Bin (2018). The ongoing question as to who Banksy is continued to reach the headlines when in 2017 Robert Del Naja...
Paper, Screen
$6,500
H 11.25 in W 9 in
Andy Warhol, Warhol's Index Book, pop-up book, hand signed, numbered
By Andy Warhol
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Andy Warhol Index (Book) 1967 Hand signed by Warhol on the cover and multiple other pages in the book Numbered 122/365 from the edition of 365. Publis...
Mixed Media
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in
Banksy Print by Zoe Moss, Limited Edition, Signed, Pop Art, 50x60cm
By Zoe Moss
Located in New York, NY
Fine art pigment print 50cm x 60cm Limited Edition of 100 Signed and embossed by the artist
Archival Pigment
Banksquiat (Grey)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Banksquiat (Grey), 2019 Screenprint on grey card, hand-signed in white crayon 70 x 75 cm (27.6 x 29.5 in) Edition 52 of 300 Mint condition, accompanied with a COA from Pes...
Screen
$648
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in
Street Art Screen Print by Smash137, Hand-Signed, Limited, 2010
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
SMASH137 (Adrian Falkner) born 1997 in Liestal, Switzerland Untitled, 2010 Silkscreen print Signed in pencil and limited edition: "25/50" in the lower right corner Paper size: 70 x...
Screen

Banksy Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall, Mini Book, Self Published, 2001
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Very cool and collectible book, Banksy’s Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall. Released in 2001. This is Banksy's first book. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in ...
Paper

Banksy Existencilism Mini Book, Self-Published, 2002
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Pocket sized book by Banksy. Released in 2002. This is Banksy's second book in the series. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in the 2000's (Banging Your Head Against...
Paper

Cut It Out Mini Book by Banksy, Mini Book, Self Published, 72 Pages, 2004
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool and collectible Banksy Cut It Out Mini Book. Released in 2004. Must have for the Banksy collector. Last in the series of 3 books released in mini black book format in the ...
Paper

Banksy Captured (First Edition Volume 1 Softcover)
By Steve Lazarides
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Volume 1 of Banksy Captured book by Banksy's ex-manager Steve Lazarides. First edition book. Limited edition of 5000. Numbered inside book. Released in 2019. Has many never before s...
Paper

Banksy Captured (Black First Edition Hardcover Volume 1)
By Steve Lazarides
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amazing collection of Banksy art photos. Volume 1 Hardcover by Banksy’s ex-manager Steve Lazarides. Limited edition of only 1000. Numbered inside book. Has many never before seen ima...
Paper
Banksy Walled Off Hotel Flower Thrower Separation Wall Sculpture, 2017
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super iconic and instantly recognizable Flower Thrower image featured on this Banksy Walled Off Hotel separation wall sculpture. This image was originally painted by Banksy in the We...
Stone