BANKSY | Painting for a Sound System Lorry

Private Collection (gift of the artist)
Christie's, South Kensington, 28 March 2012, Lot 166
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. The surface texture is consistent with the artist's chosen medium and working method. Each panel is framed in a Plexiglas box.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

In 1998, Banksy performed at the Glastonbury Festival along with artists Inkie and 3D, using a friend’s lorry as a canvas for their grafitti and a backdrop for demonstrations of their art. The present work, originally created on the front of the lorry was preserved with the full permission of the artist, making this one of the very few outdoor works to be approved for resale by the artist.

This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate.