13 lots sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 22,778,355. With 4 lots failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 75%. The highest price was achieved at Phillips in New-York on 17 May 2023 with Banksy’s homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksquiat, Boy and Dog in Stop and Search, dated 2018, that sold for USD 9,724,500.
The top 3 lots generated a cumulative turnover of USD 15,135,120, representing 66.4% of the total turnover for 2023. 6 lots sold for more than USD 1 million, generating a cumulative turnover of USD 15,135,120, representing 66.4% of the total turnover for 2023.
2 editions sold for a total turnover of USD 437,985, led by Exclamation Rat, an edition on canvas of 25, sold at Sotheby’s in London, on 18 April 2023, for GBP 279,400 (USD 346,995).
Auction Results
#1
Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search, 2018
Phillips New-York · 17 May 2023
USD 9,724,500
BANKSY
Banksquiat. Boy and Dog in Stop and Search, 2018
Acrylic and wax marker on birch wood, in 3 parts
243.8 x 344.5 cm (96 x 135 5/8 inches)
Signed “Banksy” lower right
Phillips New-York
17 May 2023
Est. USD 8,000,000 – 12,000,000
Price realized
USD 9,724,500
Lot details ↗#2
Forgive Us Our Trespassing, 2011
Phillips London · 13 October 2023
GBP 2,710,000 / USD 3,288,885
BANKSY
Forgive Us Our Trespassing, 2011
Spray paint and domestic gloss on plywood
244×122 cm (96 1/8 x 48 inches)
Signed and dated ‘Banksy 11’ on the reverse
Phillips London
13 October 2023
Est. GBP 2,200,000 – 2,800,000
Price realized
GBP 2,710,000 / USD 3,288,885
Lot details ↗#3
Congestion Charge, 2004
Bonhams London · 29 June 2023
GBP 1,681,900 / USD 2,121,735
BANKSY (B. 1974)
Congestion Charge,
2004
Oil on canvas in the artist’s frame
68.5 x 78.7 cm (26 15/16 x 31 inches)
Tagged; signed and dated
Dec 2004
on the overlap
Bonhams London
29 June 2023
Est. GBP 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
Price realized
GBP 1,681,900 / USD 2,121,735
Lot details ↗#4
Home Sweet Home, 2006
Phillips London · 2 March 2023
GBP 1,742,000 / USD 2,079,750
BANKSY
Home Sweet Home, 2006
Modified oil on canvas, in artist’s frame
80×110 cm (31 1/2 x 43 1/4 inches)
Signed and dated ‘Bansky 06’ on the reverse
Phillips London
2 March 2023
Est. GBP 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
Price realized
GBP 1,742,000 / USD 2,079,750
Lot details ↗#5
Brace Yourself!, 2010
Julien’s Auctions · 29 March 2023
USD 2,032,000
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Brace Yourself!, 2010
Acrylic on canvas
244×183 cm (8×6 feet)
Signed and dated to the lower left center
Julien’s Auctions
29 March 2023
Est. USD 600,000 – 800,000
Price realized
USD 2,032,000
Lot details ↗#6
Dorothy I Don’t Think…, 2011
Christie’s London · 28 June 2023
GBP 1,008,000 / USD 1,273,530
BANKSY
Dorothy I Don’t Think…, 2011
Spray paint on lino flooring laid on board
100×80 cm (39 3/8 x 31 1/2 inches)
Signed ‘BANKSY’ (lower right); signed and dated ‘BANKSY 11’ (on the reverse)
Christie’s London
28 June 2023
Est. GBP 600,000 – 800,000
Price realized
GBP 1,008,000 / USD 1,273,530
Lot details ↗#7
Flower Chucker, 2003
Sotheby’s London · 31 March 2023
GBP 381,000 / USD 454,870
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Flower Chucker, 2003
Spray paint on cardboard
54.5 x 56 cm (21 1/2 x 22 inches)
Stenciled with the artist’s name
Sotheby’s London
31 March 2023
Est. GBP 300,000 – 400,000
Price realized
GBP 381,000 / USD 454,870
Lot details ↗#8
Police Car, 2003
Digard Auction · 12 December 2023
EUR 364,000 / USD 393,725
BANKSY
Police Car, 2003
Spray paint and mixed media on cardboard
73×105 cm (28.7 x 41.3 inches)
Unique in this format
Digard Auction
12 December 2023
Est. EUR 300,000 – 500,000
Price realized
EUR 364,000 / USD 393,725
Lot details ↗#9
Single Lane Ahead, 2011
Heritage Auctions · 30 March 2023
USD 362,500
BANKSY (b.1974)
Single Lane Ahead, 2011
Spray enamel on street sign
119×119 cm (47×47 inches)
Metal pole: 238 cm high (91 inches)
Signed and dated on reverse:
BANKSY / 2011
Heritage Auctions
30 March 2023
Est. USD 300,000 – 500,000
Price realized
USD 362,500
Lot details ↗#10
Warning Sign, 2006
Heritage Auctions · 30 March 2023
USD 362,500
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Warning Sign, 2006
Spray enamel on street sign
80×80 cm (31 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches)
Metal pole: 238 cm (94 inches) high
Signed on reverse:
BANKSY
Heritage Auctions
30 March 2023
Est. USD 300,000 – 500,000
Price realized
USD 362,500
Lot details ↗#11
Exclamation Rat, 2003
EDITION ON CANVASSotheby’s London · 18 April 2023
GBP 279,400 / USD 346,995
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Exclamation Rat, 2003
Spray paint on canvas
40 x 30.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 inches)
Tagged on the overturn edge
Sotheby’s London
18 April 2023
Est. GBP 220,000 – 320,000
Price realized
GBP 279,400 / USD 346,995
Lot details ↗#12
Heavy Weaponry (On Multi-Colored Background), 2009
Christie’s London · 29 June 2023
GBP 195,300 / USD 246,375
BANKSY
Heavy Weaponry (On Multi-Colored Background), 2009
Spray-paint and acrylic on board, in artist’s frame
59.4 x 70 x 5.5 cm (23 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches)
Signed ‘BANKSY’ (lower right); signed and dated ‘BANKSY 09’ (on the reverse)
This work is from a varied series
Christie’s London
29 June 2023
Est. GBP 200,000 – 300,000
Price realized
GBP 195,300 / USD 246,375
Lot details ↗#13
Duck & Cover, 2009
GDP EDITIONChristie’s online · 14 March 2023
GBP 75,600 / USD 90,990
BANKSY
Wall Mounted Drone Set (Duck and Cover), 2019
The set of three hand-painted resin multiples
The largest signed in black pen on the reverse and numbered 14/50
Co-published by the artist and Gross Domestic Product
Christie’s online
14 March 2023
Est. GBP 60,000 – 80,000
Price realized
GBP 75,600 / USD 90,990
Lot details ↗Lots Passed
Keep It Real, 2003
EDITION ON CANVASChristie’s London · 14 October 2023
BANKSY
Keep It Real, 2003
Spray paint on canvas
30.5 x 30.5 cm (12×12 inches)
Tagged ‘Banksy’ (on the turnover edge); numbered ’11⁄15′ (on the stretcher)
This work is number eleven from an edition of fifteen
Christie’s London
14 October 2023
Est. GBP 250,000 – 350,000
Price realized
Bought in
Lot details ↗Goldfish Bowl, 2019
GDP EDITIONChristie’s London · 14 October 2023
BANKSY
Goldfish Bowl, 2019
From the Gross Domestic Product homewares line
PU resin, acrylic, glass eyes and printed canvas mounted on plywood in painted artist’s frame, in five parts
Overall: 56.8 x 35.7 x 25.7 cm (22-3/8 x 14 x 10-1/8 inches)
Signed ‘BANKSY’ (on the painting lower right)
Numbered ’12⁄15′ (on the overlap of the painting)
Executed in 2019, this work is number twelve from an edition of fifteen
Christie’s London
14 October 2023
Est. GBP 220,000 – 300,000
Price realized
Bought in
Lot details ↗Exclamation Rat, 2006
EDITION ON CANVASBonhams London · 12 October 2023
BANKSY (B. 1975)
Exclamation Rat,
2006
Spray paint on canvas
40.3 x 30.1 cm (15 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches)
Tagged on the turnover edge; numbered
2/25
on the overlap
This work was executed in 2006 and is number 2 from an edition of 25
Bonhams London
12 October 2023
Est. GBP 200,000 – 300,000
Price realized
Bought in
Lot details ↗Precision Bombing, 2000
EDITION ON CANVASPhillips London · 30 June 2023
BANKSY
Precision Bombing, 2000
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas
43 x 47.1 cm (16-7/8 x 18-1/2 inches)
Stenciled with the artist’s tag ‘BANKSY’ lower right
Numbered and dated ‘2000 8/10’ on the stretcher
Phillips London
30 June 2023
Est. GBP 120,000 – 180,000
Price realized
Bought in
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