Girl with Balloon
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1. Girl with Balloon (unsigned)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) is one of Banksy’s prints that sells the most at auction, with 61 lots sold at auction between 2020 and 2024 (5-year period). There is a strong disparity in prices achieved at auction mostly due to condition issues. Obviously, prints which are not in excellent condition do not sell at a premium. Furthermore, average prices have decreased substantially between peak and today.
The table below shows the number of lots sold, the highest and lowest prices, together with the median price for each year from 2019 to 2024.
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 5 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 78,832 (USD 100,567). It last sold at Forum Auctions on 29 October 2024 for GBP 67,000 (USD 86,966), its lowest price for 2024.
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 10 times at auction in 2023 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 840,770 (USD 1,045,749), at an average price of GBP 84,077 (USD 104,575). Its highest price for 2023 of GBP 109,620 (USD 134,833) was achieved at Phillips in London on 19 January 2023.
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 13 times at auction in 2022 for an aggregate turnover of USD 2,017,102, at an average price of USD 155,162. The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2022 was GBP 163,800 (USD 224,406) achieved at Phillips in London on 19 January 2022.
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 20 times at auction in 2021 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 3,392,845 (USD 4,684,965), at an average price of GBP 169,642 (USD 234,248). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2021, and the world auction record is USD 450,312 (GBP 323,965) achieved at Bonhams in Los Angeles on 124 March 2021.
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 13 times at auction in 2020 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 2,569,489 (USD 3,383,518), at an average price of GBP 197,653 (USD 260,271). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2020 was achieved at Bonhams in London on 16 December 2020, when it sold for GBP 300,250 (USD 401,000).
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 10 times at auction in 2019 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 663,960 (USD 848,975), at an average price of GBP 66,396 (USD 84,898). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2019 was achieved at Sotheby’s in London on 6 September 2019, when it sold for GBP 106,250 (USD 130,510).
2025 Auction Results
Phillips London: 23 January 2025
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 82,550 / USD 101,980
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 378/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
2024 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 5 times at auction in 2024 at an average price of GBP 78,832 (USD 100,567). It last sold at Forum Auctions on 29 October 2024 for GBP 67,000 (USD 86,966), its lowest price for 2024.
Forum Auctions: 29 October 2024
Estimated: GBP 55,000 – 65,000
Hammer: GBP 50,000
GBP 67,000 / USD 86,966
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Phillips London: 19 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 76,200 / USD 98,984
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Sheet: 70×50 cm (27 1/2 x 19 5/8 inches)
Numbered 499/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Sotheby’s New-York: 16 July 2024
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 114,000
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered in pencil 57/600 (lower right) with the publisher’s blindstamp
SBI Art Auction: 25 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 8,000,0000 – 13,000,000
JPY 16,675,000 / USD 106,244
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) ,2004
Screenprint
Numbered and embossed on the lower right from the edition of 600
Sotheby’s online: 20 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 76,200 / USD 96,639
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
With the publisher’s blindstamp and numbered 482/600
2023 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 10 times at auction in 2023 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 840,770 (USD 1,045,749), at an average price of GBP 84,077 (USD 104,575). Its highest price for 2023 of GBP 109,620 (USD 134,833) was achieved at Phillips in London on 19 January 2023.
Bonhams London: 20 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 82,950 / USD 102,749
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 233/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Forum Auctions: 30 August 2023
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
HAMMER GBP 60,000
GBP 80,400 / USD 102,287
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2003
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp from the edition of 600
Bonhams London: 27 June 2023
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 82,950 / USD 105,776
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 78/600 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Phillips London: 8 June 2023
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 82,550
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 434/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Tate Ward Auctions: 7 June 2023
Estimated: GBP 65,000 – 85,000
GBP 81,250 / USD 101,145
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered in pencil from the edition of 600
Bonhams London: 19 April 2023
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 100,000
GBP 82,200 / USD 102,264
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 596/600 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Bonhams London: 29 March 2023
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 69,600 / USD 85,682
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon, 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 489/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Tate Ward Auctions: 29 March 2023
Estimated: GBP 75,000 – 95,000
GBP 68,750 / USD 84,636
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 240/600 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Forum Auctions: 31 January 2023
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 90,000
Hammer: GBP 75,000
GBP 100,500 / USD 123,615
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, from the edition of 600
Phillips London: 23 January 2023
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 90,000
GBP 109,620 / USD 134,833
HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR GIRL WITH BALLOON (UNSIGNED) IN 2023
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon, 2004
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 200/600 in pencil, lower right
2022 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 13 times at auction in 2022 for an aggregate turnover of USD 2,017,102, at an average price of USD 155,162. The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2022 was GBP 163,800 (USD 224,406) achieved at Phillips in London on 19 January 2022.
Tate Ward Auctions: 7 December 2022
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 100,000
GBP 100,000 / USD 121,936
BANKSY (British 1974-)
Girl With Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from an edition of 600 in pencil
Bonhams London: 7 December 2022
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 100,000
GBP 113,700 / USD 138,641
BANKSY
Girl With Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered 79/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Estimated: GBP 70,000 – 100,000
GBP 101,100 / USD 114,108
Screenprint in colors
Numbered 165/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Phillips London: 15 September 2022
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 119,700 / USD 138,413
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered 118/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Sotheby’s London: 30 June 2022
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 100,800 / USD 123,984
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered 391/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Bonhams London: 3 March 2022
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 152,750 / USD 207,740
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered 133/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
Forum Auctions: 3 March 2022
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 134,000 / USD 182,240
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered /600 in pencil
Phillips London: 19 January 2022
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 120,000
GBP 163,800 / USD 224,406
HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR GIRL WITH BALLOON (UNSIGNED) IN 2022
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 401/600 in pencil, an unsigned impression, with the publisher’s blindstamp
2021 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 20 times at auction in 2021 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 3,392,845 (USD 4,684,965), at an average price of GBP 169,642 (USD 234,248). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2021, and the world auction record is USD 450,312 (GBP 323,965) achieved at Bonhams in Los Angeles on 24 March 2021.
Phillips London: 14 October 2021
Estimated: GBP 90,000 – 150,000
GBP 151,200 / USD 204,120
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screen print on wove paper
Stamped with the publisher’s blindstamp and numbered ‘85/600’ lower right
Bonhams London: 22 September 2021
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 150,000
GBP 125,250 / USD 174,098
Screenprint in black and red on wove
Numbered 353/600 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp
Sotheby’s online: 17 September 2021
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
GBP 126,000 / USD 175,140
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 355/600, with the publisher’s blindstamp
Bonhams online: 29 June 2021
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 150,250 / USD 207,820
Screenprint in colors
Numbered 27/600 in pencil
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Bonhams LA: 24 March 2021
Estimated: USD 140,000 – 180,000
USD 450,312 / 323,965
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR GIRL WITH BALLOON (UNSIGNED)
Screenprint in red and black on wove paper
Numbered in pencil 201/600, with the publisher’s blindstamp
Sotheby’s online: 18 March 2021
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 150,000
GBP 201,600 / USD 280,224
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl With Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors
Numbered 445/600, with the publisher’s blindstamp
Forum Auctions: 5 March 2021
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 268,000 / USD 372,520
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil, with the publisher’s blinstamp
2020 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 13 times at auction in 2020 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 2,569,489 (USD 3,383,518), at an average price of GBP 197,653 (USD 260,271). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2020 was achieved at Bonhams in London on 16 December 2020, when it sold for GBP 300,250 (USD 401,000).
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 300,250 / USD 401,000
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 474/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 150,000
GBP 189,000 / USD 252,000
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint on wove paper
Numbered ‘354/600’ lower right
Forum Auctions: 7 December 2020
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 145,000 (Hammer)
GBP 194,300 / USD 260,360
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Phillips Hong-Kong: 4 December 2020
Estimated: HKD 500,000 – 700,000
HKD 2,142,000 / USD 276,000 / GBP 205,970
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered ‘438/600’ with publisher’s blindstamp lower right
Phillips London: 21 October 2020
Estimated: GBP 60,000 – 80,000
GBP 214,200 / USD 282,745
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint on wove paper
Numbered ‘A/P DN 67/600’ lower right
Estimated: HKD 450,000 – 650,000
HKD 2,375,000 / USD 308,750
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered ‘396/600’ with publisher’s blindstamp lower right
Estimated: GBP 50,000 – 70,000
GBP 106,250 / USD 128,805
BANKSY (b.1974)
GIRL WITH BALLOON (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Inscribed with a heart in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
An impression outside the editions of 150 and 600
2019 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (unsigned) sold 10 times at auction in 2019 for an aggregate turnover of GBP 663,960 (USD 848,975), at an average price of GBP 66,396 (USD 84,898). The highest price paid for a Girl with Balloon (unsigned) in 2019 was achieved at Sotheby’s in London on 6 September 2019, when it sold for GBP 106,250 (USD 130,510).
Estimated: GBP 50,000 – 70,000
GBP 87,560 / USD 114,425
Screenprint in black and red on wove paper
Numbered 409/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 112,500
BANKSY (b.1974)
GIRL WITH BALLOON (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Inscribed ‘AP DN’ in pencil and numbered 112/600 with the publisher’s blindstamp
Forum Auctions: 25 September 2019
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 60,000
GBP 40,000 (Hammer)
GBP 52,480 / USD 65,000
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl With Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 50,000 – 70,000
GBP 62,500 / USD 78,010
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 396/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 60,000
GBP 62,500 / USD 82,530
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 220/600, with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 10,000 – 15,000
GBP 60,000 / USD 79,225
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered 438/600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 30,000 (Hammer)
GBP 39,360 / USD 52,420
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 40,000
GBP 40,000 (Hammer)
GBP 52,480 / USD 68,645
BANKSY (b.1974)
Girl with Balloon (unsigned), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Numbered from the edition of 600 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
2. Girl with Balloon (signed)
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold 3 times at auction in 2024, at Christie’s online, on 1 October 2024 for GBP 189,000 (USD 251,370) on 1 October 2024 and on 26 March 2024, for GBP 239,400 (USD 303,614), and at International Art Center, in New Zealand, for NZD 600,600 (USD 360,360).
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold twice in 2023, at Phillips in London on 6 December 2023 for GBP 215,900 (USD 271,915), and at Sotheby’s in London on 26 September 2023 for GBP 190,500 (USD 231,723).
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold once at auction in 2022, at Christie’s online on 15 March 2022 for GBP 378,000 (USD 498,960).
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold twice in 2021, at Sotheby’s online in London on 17 September 2021 for GBP 474,800 (USD 659,972), and at Christie’s online in London on 1 April 2021 for GBP 475,000 (USD 655,500).
2025 Auction Results
Christie’s online: 1 April 2025
Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 250,000
GBP 189,000 / USD 244,188
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered 78/150 in pencil, with the publisher’s blindstamp
2024 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold 3 times at auction in 2024, at Christie’s online, on 1 October 2024 for GBP 189,000 (USD 251,370) on 1 October 2024 and on 26 March 2024, for GBP 239,400 (USD 303,614), and at International Art Center, in New Zealand, for NZD 600,600 (USD 360,360).
Christie’s online: 1 October 2024
Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 250,000
GBP 189,000 / USD 251,370
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and inscribed with a Gift and a Peace symbol in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp
Outside of the Edition (aside from the signed edition of 150, there was also an unsigned edition of 600)
Christie’s online: 26 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 100,000 – 150,000
GBP 239,400 / USD 303,614
BANKSY, Girl with Balloon | Christie’s (christies.com)
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered 106/150 in pencil
International Art Center: 26 March 2024
Estimated: NZD 500,000 – 700,000
NZD 500,000 (HAMMER)
NZD 600,600 / USD 360,360 / GBP 284,144
BANKSY (British b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint on wove paper
Signed and dated in pencil, lower right
Numbered in pencil 51/150 with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower right
2023 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (signed) sold twice in 2023, at Phillips in London on 6 December 2023 for GBP 215,900 (USD 271,915), and at Sotheby’s in London on 26 September 2023 for GBP 190,500 (USD 231,723).
Phillips London: 6 December 2023
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 215,900 / USD 271,915
Banksy – New Now London Lot 32 December 2023 | Phillips
Screenprint on paper
Signed and dated in pencil lower left
Numbered 84/150 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp lower right
Sotheby’s London: 26 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 200,000
GBP 190,500 / USD 231,723
Girl With Balloon | Banksy | 2023 | Sotheby’s (sothebys.com)
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl With Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, dated, inscribed and numbered DN 76/150
2022 Auction Results
Christie’s online: 15 March 2022
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
GBP 378,000 / USD 498,960
BANKSY, Girl with Balloon | Christie’s (christies.com)
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed and dated in pencil, lower right
Numbered 23/150 in pencil, lower right
2021 Auction Results
Estimated: GBP 200,000 – 300,000
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
2020 Auction Results
Estimated: GBP 120,000 – 180,000
GBP 350,062 / USD 479,854
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Estimated: GBP 80,000 – 120,000
Girl with Balloon (signed), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
3. Girl with Balloon (signed AP)
They sell at a premium and rarely appear at auction. However, the last one that appeared at action was bought-in at Sotheby’s in London on 26 September 2023.
Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold), 2004
Sotheby’s London: 26 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
PASSED
Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold) | Banksy | 2023 | Sotheby’s (sothebys.com)
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold), 2004
The rare screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, inscribed and numbered AP 14 with the publisher’s blindstamp
This impression is one of 88 artist’s proofs printed in various colorways
2022 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (Dark Pink AP), 2004
Sotheby’s London, 30 June 2022
Estimated: GBP 250,000 – 450,000
GBP 403,200 / USD 495,936
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon (Dark Pink AP), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, lower right
Inscribed AP26 in pencil with the publisher’s blindstamp, lower left
One of 88 Artist’s Proofs printed in various colorways
2021 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (Gold AP), 2004
Estimated: GBP 400,000 – 600,000
GBP 1,104,000 / USD 1,513,886
Girl with Balloon (Gold AP), 2004
2020 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon (Dark Purple AP), 2004
Estimated: GBP 250,000 – 350,000
GBP 791,250 / USD 1,044,450
Girl with Balloon (Dark Purple AP), 2004
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
GIRL WITH BALLOON – COLOUR AP (DARK PINK), 2004
Estimated: GBP 300,000 – 500,000
GBP 375,000 / USD 454,000
BANKSY (b.1974)
GIRL WITH BALLOON – COLOUR AP (DARK PINK), 2004
The rare screenrint in black and pink on wove paper
Signed in pencil, numbered AP 21 with the publisher’s blindstamp
One of 88 artist’s proofs printed in various colorways
2019 Auction Results
Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold), 2004
Christie’s London: 24 September 2019
Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 250,000
GBP 395,250 / USD 493,340
BANKSY (B. 1975), Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold) | Christie’s (christies.com)
BANKSY (B. 1975)
Girl with Balloon – Colour AP (Gold), 2004
Screenprint in black and gold on wove paper
An extremely rare variant with a gold balloon
Signed in pencil, numbered AP 51 with the publisher’s blindstamp
One of 88 artist’s proofs comprised of different color variants
4. Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia
A biting example of Banksy’s satirical oeuvre, Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia is a double-sided composition boasting two of the artist’s most famous images: Girl with Balloon and Morons. On the recto, Girl with Balloon depicts a young girl extending her hand toward a red heart-shaped balloon, carried away by the wind. To the reverse, a crowd of art collectors is shown gathered around an auctioneer who, mid-performance, gestures toward a large, gilt-framed canvas. When held up to light, Girl with Balloon and Morons Sepia magically fuse into a single composition, transporting the young girl into the sale room, and creating a mirror effect between her extended arm and that of the auctioneer. Forming part of an edition of 8 works, the present work is nonetheless rendered unique by the artist’s spray painting of the young girl’s figure to the front of the work – a feat that distinguishes it from Banksy’s other editions of Girl with Balloon and Morons.
Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007
Phillips Hong-Kong: 1 December 2022
Estimated: HKD 4,500,000 – 6,500,000
HKD 5,670,000 / USD 726,460
Banksy – 20th Century & Contemporar… Lot 25 December 2022 | Phillips
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007
Double-sided work on paper
Girl with Balloon: Spray paint on paper
Morons Sepia: Screenprint on paper
56.5 x 76 cm (22 1/4 x 29 7/8 inches)
Signed, numbered and dated ‘BANKSY 07 3/8’ lower right
This work is number 3 from an edition of 8
Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007
Phillips London: 20 October 2020
Estimated: GBP 500,000 – 700,000
GBP 1,232,500 / USD 1,609,580
Banksy – 20th Century & Contemporary … Lot 8 October 2020 | Phillips
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007
Girl with Balloon: Spray paint on paper
Morons Sepia: Screenprint on paper, double-sided
56.5 x 76 cm (22 1/4 x 29 7/8 inches)
Signed, numbered and dated ‘Banksy 07 2/8’ lower right
This work is number 2 from an edition of 8
