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Banksy
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Laugh Now
- stencilled with the artist's name on the right overturn edge; signed, numbered 4/5 and dated LA 2002 on the stretcher
- spray paint on canvas
- 43 by 43cm.; 16 7/8 by 16 7/8 in.
Provenance
33 1/3 Gallery, Los Angeles
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, 2 July 2008, Lot 307
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, 2 July 2008, Lot 307
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles, 33 1/3 Gallery, Existencilism, 2002
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some evidence of handling with a few media accretions towards the edges. No restoration is apparent when examined 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."