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Banksy Figurative Paintings

Of the numerous feats that Banksy has accomplished over the course of his career as an international artist, activist and filmmaker, perhaps the most astonishing is that while he is among the most famous figures in street art, he has managed to remain completely anonymous.

There is a method behind the madness, however. Banksy maintains that he chooses to conceal his identity to make a more democratic impact with his work, the themes of which include criticism of world leaders, consumerism and terrorism.

Although not much is known about Banksy — he sent a photo of himself with a paper bag on his head to Time magazine for a profile — it is believed that he was born in the city of Bristol, in southwest England, circa 1974. Wit, irreverence, dark humor and activism come together in his work, which spans graffiti, paintings, prints, sculptures and filmmaking. (His film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which focuses on another street artist known as Mr. Brainwash, was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards.)

Banksy began as a graffiti artist in his hometown in the early 1990s. He has found fame for his stenciled and spray-painted pieces, which are most often rooted in anti-war or antiestablishment messaging, appearing in cities such as London, New York and Los Angeles and for his “stunts” that are intended to subvert and provoke the art world. One particularly memorable stunt took place in 2018, when, as soon as one of his paintings sold at auction — Girl with a Balloon, which fetched an extraordinary $1.4 million — it self-destructed and proceeded to partially shred itself. Banksy even snuck into the Louvre and hung his own version of the Mona Lisa in 2006. Despite his elusive persona and commitment to bringing art to the masses, Banksy is one of the most coveted artists at auctions across the world.

And his work is undeniably impactful.

At a record-breaking auction organized by Damien Hirst, Bono and others to benefit AIDS charities in 2008, Banksy’s Keep It Spotless — a modified Hirst painting — fetched nearly $2 million. In May of 2020, Banksy donated Game Changer, a painting that honors UK healthcare workers, to Southampton General Hospital. When it went to auction in 2021, it sold for more than $23 million at Christie's in London. All proceeds went to the National Health Service.

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Artist: Banksy
"Cider Genetics"
By Banksy
Located in Helsingør, DK
Aerosol Spray Paint on Metal Sheet Size unframed: 40 x 40 cm (15,75 x 15,75 in). Size framed: 55 x 55 cm Signed BANKSY in the stencil. A very early example of the BANKSY tag. LITERATURE – Listed in the ‘Catalogue Raisonne of Banksy’s Street Art’, under No T. 574. Depicted. -Hessinks Auctions. – ‘Cider Genetics’ depicts a bull preparing to charge, his head poised menacingly. Wrapped around him is a monochrome rainbow and underneath him is the text ‘Banksy Cider Genetics’. This early stencil was used extensively by Banksy in and around the city of Bristol in 1999, and is believed to be the only survivor from that early ‘Cider Genetics’ street series. Close full details Provenance – The piece was sprayed onto a metal window shutter of the Cattle Market Tavern in Bristol and was recovered prior to the building’s demolition. This Art Work comes together with the remaining part of this metal window shutter. NOTE - The Cattle Market Tavern in Bristol was built in 1910 and was located in Temple Gate...
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1990s Street Art Banksy Figurative Paintings

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Spray Paint

Nola (White), 2008 (Signed) by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
Nola (White), 2008 (Signed) by Banksy Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Banksy Figurative Paintings

Napalm, 2005 (Signed) by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
Napalm, 2005 (Signed) by Banksy Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Banksy Figurative Paintings

Morons, 2007 (Signed), Painting by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
Morons, 2007 (Signed), Painting by Banksy Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Banksy Figurative Paintings

Flag (Silver), Screenprint in Colours Painting by Banksy, 2006
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
Flag (Silver), Screenprint in Colours Painting by Banksy Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Banksy Figurative Paintings

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Screen

"Ghetto Blaster Rat"
By Banksy
Located in Helsingør, DK
Early Banksy Ghetto Blaster Rat. From the collection of Harvey Haddock. An early photo af Harvey in the doorway of "Crude Oils". And a leter photo of Harvey holding the work. Custom made bespoke frame - massive black oak. UltraVue anti reflective museum glass. Letter from Harvey: To whom it may concern. My name is Harvey Haddock and in the early 2000´s I worked along Banksy on many of his projects. The first of which being "Turf wars". I also worked extensively with him on "Crude Olis" and various other projects around that time. As time went on we became good friends and he would always stay with me when he was visiting Brighton. After one such visit I realised he had left a folder containing a lot of his rough drafts and general notes and I can testify to the fact that this folder is part of the collection of items that he left. Kind regards Harvey. Haddock was also used by Banksy as the model for the famous Banksy painting “Nighthawks” depicting a drunk Englishman (Harvey Haddock) who has thrown a chair in the window of the bar in Edward Hoppers famous painting Nighthawks. A photo exists of Harvey Haddock as he is working on the exhibition “Crude Oils” that opened at 100 Westbourne Grove in London and was Banksy’s second major exhibition, after Turf War in 2003. It featured 20 versions of classical oil paintings, among them Van Gogh, Hopper, Warhol, Turner and Monet. Also present were 200 live rats and some interesting sculptures. See photos. The connection between Banksy and Harvey Haddock can be found in Banksy literature and in the press. "For Edward Hopper's bar scene, Nighthawks, Banksy has added an angry man...
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Early 2000s Street Art Banksy Figurative Paintings

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Spray Paint

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Banksy figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Banksy figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Banksy in paint, spray paint, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Banksy figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alec Monopoly, Kunstrasen, and Alex Reagan. Banksy figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $46,485 and tops out at $184,750, while the average work can sell for $117,733.

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