- 315
Banksy
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Banksy
- Untitled (Happy Coppers)
- acrylic and spraypaint stencil on cardboard, in two parts
- each: 202 by 78.5cm.; 79 1/2 by 30 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, Vienna
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003
Exhibited
Vienna, WUK Kunsthalle Exnergasse, BAD PRESS - Banksy, 2003
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: These works are in very good condition.
(i) There is a tiny artist's pin hole at the top of the figure's helmet. There is creasing to the figure's left foot. There is a small indent to the centre of the figure's right foot. There are a few light scattered rub marks towards the centre of the figure's body.
(ii) There is a tiny artist's pin hole at the top of the figure's helmet. There are a few very faint rub marks above the figure's boots. There are three very small media accretions to the right side of the figure's helmet. There is a hairline scratch across the figure's right eye and a faint diagonal rub mark across the figure's left eye. There are further small faint rub marks to the figure's right arm.
"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
Authenticated by Pest Control Office