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Banksy
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Playmate of the Month
- acrylic and marker on wood
- 39 by 44cm.; 15 3/8 by 17 3/8 in.
- Executed in 2000.
Provenance
Private Collection
Sale: Bonhams Knightsbridge, Vision 21, 24 October 2007, Lot 153
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Sale: Bonhams Knightsbridge, Vision 21, 24 October 2007, Lot 153
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Bristol, Severnshed, BANKSY: Exhibition, New Paintings, Photographs and Graffiti, 2000
Condition
Colour:
The blue in the background is turquoise blue and the colour parts in the tank are duck egg blue rather than the colours in the catalogue illustration.
Condition:
This work is in very good and original condition. There is evidence of wear to the upper left and lower left and right corner tips. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's use of found materials. No restoration is apparent 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."