Banksy Originals 2023 Auction Results
12 lots sold at auction in 2023 for a total turnover of USD 22,687,315. With 4 lots unsold, 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, sold for USD 9,724,500. 6 lots sold for more than USD 1 million, generating a cumulative turnover of USD 20,520,352, representing 90.5% of the total turnover for 2023.
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#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 Banksy | Phillips |
#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 Banksy | Phillips |
#3. Congestion Charge, 2004 |
| Bonhams London: 29 June 2023 GBP 1,681,900 / USD 2,121,735 |
Oil on canvas in the artist’s frame
68.5 x 78.7 cm (26 15/16 x 31 inches)
| Bonhams London 29 June 2023 Est.: GBP 1,200,000 – 1,800,000 | Price Realized GBP 1,681,900 / USD 2,121,735 Bonhams : Congestion Charge 2004 |
#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 Banksy | Phillips |
#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 Julien’s Auctions |
#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 BANKSY (christies.com) |
#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
21 1/2 x 22 inches (54.5 x 56 cm)
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 Flower Chucker | Sotheby’s |
#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 BANKSY (digard.com) |
#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 Single Lane Ahead Heritage Auctions |
#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 Warning Sign Heritage Auctions |
#11. Exclamation Rat, 2003 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS Sotheby’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 Exclamation Rat | Sotheby’s |
#12. Heavy Weaponry (On Multi-Colored Background), 2009 |
| Christie’s London: 29 June 2023 |
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 BANKSY (christies.com) |
#13. Duck & Cover, 2009 |
| GDP EDITION |
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 Wall Mounted Drone Set Christie’s |
Lots Passed
Keep It Real, 2003 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS |
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 PASSED Keep It Real | Christie’s |
Goldfish Bowl, 2019 |
| GDP EDITION |
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 PASSED Goldfish Bowl Christie’s |
Exclamation Rat, 2006 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS |
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 PASSED Bonhams Exclamation Rat 2006 |
Precision Bombing, 2000 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS |
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 PASSED Banksy 20th Century to Now |
