BLACK BOBBY, 2003

Auction History

Catalogue Note

A black aerosol stencil depicting a life-sized British policeman, appearing to be of African descent, writing out a ticket beneath remnants of paper flyers featuring Death with the caption “Wrong War.”

Created by Banksy in 2003 during the first ever “Semi-Permanent” exhibition in Sydney, Australia.

Black Bobby was originally part of a large wall erected specifically for exhibition members to apply their art. Published on the official exhibition web site are recollections of Banksy’s visit, including an unmasked trip to the local hardware store to purchase supplies used on this piece.