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BANKSY | Mosquito
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Mosquito
- stencilled with the artist’s name on the overlap; dated 2003 and numbered 2/25 on the reverse
- acrylic and spray paint stencil on canvas
- 25.4 by 30.3 cm. 10 by 11 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2003, this work is number 2 from an edition of 25.
Provenance
Art Republic, Brighton
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, London, 6 February 2009, Lot 172
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, Milan, 27 May 2014, Lot 63
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, London, 6 February 2009, Lot 172
Private Collection, London
Sotheby's, Milan, 27 May 2014, Lot 63
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Brighton, Art Republic, Pop, May 2004
Condition
Colour: The colour in the printed catalogue is fairly accurate, although the background is slightly cooler in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some handling marks and some very fine tension cracks to all four extreme edges . Close inspection reveals some short and unobtrusive rub marks towards the lower right of the composition and to the center right to the extreme upper edge. Further very close inspection reveals some minute media accretions to the lower left corner.There is no restoration apparent when examined 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."
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate.