CND Soldiers is yet another artwork by Banksy which questions the grounds of authority, freedom and speech and highlights the media’s trivialization of warfare. This striking visual first appeared outside the Houses of Parliament in London during an anti-war protest led by Brian Haw, an English peace campaigner who lived for a decade in the Westminster peace camp. At the time the UK’s involvement in the 2003 Iraq war had been brought to light, and the fact that millions of people, including soldiers, protested against the invasion was reportedly ignored.
DESCRIPTION
CND Soldiers
Editions
Signed Edition: 350
Unsigned Edition: 350
AUCTION RESULTS
1. CND Soldiers (unsigned)
CND Soldiers (unsigned) has sold 3 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 13,373 (USD 17,613). It sold at Sotheby’s online on 26 September 2024 for GBP 16,800 (USD 22,360), its highest price for 2024.
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold once at auction in 2023, at Bukowskis Stockholm, on 25 April 2023 for SEK (GBP 19,825 / USD 24,406).
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold twice at auction in 2022. It also sold at Forum Auctions on 8 November 2022 for GBP 14,070 (USD 16,309).
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold 6 times at auction in 2021, at an average price of GBP 39,241 (USD 54,265). It sold at Sotheby’s online on 18 March 2021 for GBP 52,920 (USD 73,559), its highest price for 2021.
2024 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (unsigned) has sold 3 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 13,373 (USD 17,613). It sold at Sotheby’s online on 26 September 2024 for GBP 16,800 (USD 22,360), its highest price for 2024.
Christie’s online: 1 October 2024
Estimated: GBP 10,000 – 15,000
GBP 12,600 / USD 16,758
BANKSY
CND (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 337/350 in pencil (there was also a signed edition of 350) with the publisher’s blindstamp
Sotheby’s online: 26 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 10,000 – 15,000
GBP 16,800 / USD 22,361
BANKSY (b. 1974)
CND (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered in pencil 260/350
Forum Auctions: 31 July 2024
Estimated: GBP 8,000 – 12,000
GBP 8,000 (Hammer)
GBP 10,720 / USD 13,720
BANKSY (b.1974)
CND Soldiers (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 350 with the publisher’s blindstamp
2023 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold once at auction in 2023, at Bukowskis Stockholm, on 25 April 2023 for SEK (GBP 19,825 / USD 24,406).
Bukowskis: 25 April 2023
Estimated: SEK 300,000 – 400,000
SEK / GBP 19,825 / USD 24,406
BANKSY
CND Soldiers (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 224/350 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
2022 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold twice at auction in 2022. It also sold at Forum Auctions on 8 November 2022 for GBP 14,070 (USD 16,309).
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 25,500 / USD 32,130
CND Soldiers (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
2021 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (unsigned) sold 6 times at auction in 2021, at an average price of GBP 39,241 (USD 54,265). It sold at Sotheby’s online on 18 March 2021 for GBP 52,920 (USD 73,559), its highest price for 2021.
Estimated: HKD 150,000 – 250,000
HKD 378,000 / USD 48,550 / GBP 34,928
CND Soldiers (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Estimated: GBP 7,000 – 9,000
GBP 52,920 / USD 73,559
CND Soldiers (unsigned), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
2. CND Soldiers (signed)
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 5 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 26,009 (USD 33,121). It sold at Forum Auctions on 30 January 2024 for GBP 34,840 (USD 44,185), its highest price for 2024.
CND Soldiers (signed) sold twice at auction in 2023. It sold at Bonhams in New-York, on 30 October 2023, for USD 35,840, and it sold at Tate Ward Auctions, on 29 March 2023, for GBP 29,375 (USD 36,162).
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 6 times at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of GBP 316,295 (USD 404,672) at an average price of GBP 52,716 (USD 67,445). Its highest price for 2022 was reached at Heffel Fine Art in Toronto on 28 April 2022, when it sold for CAD 109,250 (USD 85,145 / GBP 67,575).
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 7 times at auction in 2021, at an average price of GBP 54,317 (USD 74,565). It sold at Forum Auctions on 23 April 2021 for GBP 73,700 (USD 102,445), its highest price for 2021. It sold at Forum Auctions on 7 December 2020 for GBP 96,480 (USD 129,285), its all-time high auction record.
2024 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 5 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 26,009 (USD 33,121). It sold at Forum Auctions on 30 January 2024 for GBP 34,840 (USD 44,185), its highest price for 2024.
Sotheby’s New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 26,400
BANKSY (b. 1974)
CND (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil and numbered 91/350 with the publisher’s blindstamp
Tate Ward: 18 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 25,000
GBP 25,000 / USD 32,475
BANKSY (British 1974-)
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated, and numbered 204/350 in pencil
Forum Auctions: 11 June 2024
Estimated: GBP 18,000 – 22,000
GBP 17,000 (Hammer)
GBP 22,780 / USD 29,045
BANKSY (b.1974)
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in black and red
Signed and dated in pencil, lower right
Numbered from the edition of 350 with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
Forum Auctions: 30 April 2024
Estimated: GBP 25,000 – 35,000
GBP 20,000 (HAMMER)
GBP 26,800 / USD 33,500
BANKSY (b.1974)
CND Soldiers (Signed), 2005
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 350 with the publisher’s blindstamp
Forum Auctions: 30 January 2024
Estimated: GBP 26,000 – 34,000
GBP 26,000 / USD 32,974 (HAMMER)
GBP 34,840 / USD 44,185
BANKSY (b.1974)
CND Soldiers (Signed), 2005
Screenprint in black and red
Signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 350 with the publisher’s blindstamp
2023 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (signed) sold twice at auction in 2023. It sold at Bonhams in New-York, on 30 October 2023, for USD 35,840, and it sold at Tate Ward Auctions, on 29 March 2023, for GBP 29,375 (USD 36,162).
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 35,840
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated and numbered 131/350
Tate Ward Auctions: 29 March 2023
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 40,000
GBP 29,375 / USD 36,162
BANKSY
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Signed and dated in pencil, lower left
Numbered 72/350 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
2022 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 6 times at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of GBP 316,295 (USD 404,672) at an average price of GBP 52,716 (USD 67,445). Its highest price for 2022 was reached at Heffel Fine Art in Toronto on 28 April 2022, when it sold for CAD 109,250 (USD 85,145 / GBP 67,575).
Heffel Fine Art: 28 April 2022
Estimated: CAD 40,000 – 60,000
CAD 109,250 / USD 85,145
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Numbered 79/350 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 60,000
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Numbered 316/350 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
2021 Auction Results
CND Soldiers (signed) sold 7 times at auction in 2021, at an average price of GBP 54,317 (USD 74,565). It sold at Forum Auctions on 23 April 2021 for GBP 73,700 (USD 102,445), its highest price for 2021. It sold at Forum Auctions on 7 December 2020 for GBP 96,480 (USD 129,285), its all-time high auction record.
Estimated: EUR 35,000 – 45,000
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors wove paper
Numbered 77/350 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
Estimated: GBP 65,000 – 80,000
GBP 51,000 (Hammer)
GBP 73,700 / USD 102,445
BANKSY (b.1974)
CND (signed), 2005
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 350 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 69,300 / USD 96,327
CND Soldiers (signed), 2005
Screenprint in colors wove paper
