10/23/2007
Banksy Originals go on the Block
Ten original works by Banksy are set to be auctioned on Wednesday. They're expected to raise $600,000.
The AP reports: "The piece expected to top the bidding is 'Avon and Somerset Constabulary,' an image of two police officers peering through binoculars. It's estimated to sell for $120,000 or more. Also included is a screen print titled 'Di Faced Tenners,' showing several 10-pound notes with the face of Princess Diana in place of Queen Elizabeth II."
Check out the rest of the lots here.
In an interesting turn of events in Vancouver, law enforcement officials are adopting Banksy's subversive style in order to deter thieves from stealing cars in the city. The stencil work below was tagged on a wall by local police.
Posted 12:30 PM EST by Andy in Art & Design, Auctions, Banksy, News | Permalink
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If Banksy painted Mika, I bet a certain someone\\\\\\\'s head would explode.
Posted by: Becks07 | Oct 23, 2007 1:35:43 PM
I want the Princess Diana Tenner!
Posted by: peterparker | Oct 23, 2007 1:48:01 PM
The idiot police in Vancouver apparently don't understand the irony of using Banksy as their inspiration for their "wall art".
Posted by: Tread | Oct 23, 2007 2:47:21 PM
to bad these are not priced to be affordable by the people who made Banksy famous in the first fucking place
Posted by: grafittix | Oct 23, 2007 6:13:14 PM
all hype
Posted by: jacknasty | Oct 24, 2007 9:52:24 PM