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Banksy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Heavy Weaponry
stencilled with the signature on the overlap
- spraypaint stencil on primed canvas
- 25.5 by 30.5cm.; 10 by 12in.
- Executed in 2003, this work is from an edition of 25.
Provenance
Santa's Ghetto, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
Santa's Ghetto, London, 2003
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards ivory white in the original.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There is minor wear to the bottom right corner tip. There are patches of light discolouration throughout the composition, notably along the lower edge. There is a tiny media accretion on the bottom extreme edge, approximately 6cm. from the lower right corner tip. There are light handling marks on all four turnover edges. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet 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."