Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
How can you tell an original Banksy print?
1 Answer

To tell an original Banksy print, focus on the Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity, which will accompany nearly all genuine prints by the street artist. Pest Control is the association responsible for selling and authenticating Banksy's work and is a big part of why he has remained anonymous over the years. In 2020, Pest Control updated its Certificate of Authenticity design, but you can find images of both the current and earlier certificates online to compare to yours. One of the most striking elements of both designs is a halved British 10-pound note affixed to its surface. During an authentication, Pest Control retains the other half and can match the bill fragment to the certificate. You can also pay a fee to have Pest Control perform an authentication for you. Refer to the official Pest Control website for more information. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Banksy art.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Related Questions
- How can you tell if a print is an original?1 Answer
- How can you tell a print from an original painting?1 Answer
- How do you tell if an Audubon print is an original?1 Answer
- How can you tell if a watercolor is an original or a print?1 Answer
- How do I tell if a Maxfield Parrish print is original?1 Answer
Shop for Banksy Prints and Multiples on 1stDibs
GDP Flower Thrower (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, GDP Flower Thrower, 2019
One colour screenprint on 50 gsm paper
Unframed: 57.5 x 76.5 cm (22.63 x 30.11 in)
Framed: 78.5 x 97.5 cm (30.91 x 38.39 in)
Limited Edition (Unkn...
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Have A Nice Day (Happy Choppers) - Sleazenation Poster by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A2 Poster originally published via London based culture mag Sleazenation in March 2003. This is a very rare unfolded version.
2003
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Edition: Unknown
Size...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Love Rat
By Banksy
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Banksy
Title: Love Rat
Medium: Screenprint in colors
Date: 2004
Edition: 18/600
Framed Size: 26 1/2" x 20 1/2"
Sheet Size: 19 3/16" x 13 1/2"
Image Size: 13 7/8" x 11 7/8"
Si...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Banksquiat (Grey)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Banksquiat (Grey), 2019
Screenprint on grey card, hand-signed in white crayon
70 x 75 cm (27.6 x 29.5 in)
Edition 52 of 300
Mint condition, accompanied with a COA from Pes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Walled Off Hotel Box Set
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra cool earlier example of Banksy Walled Off Hotel Box Set.
The print that is framed in the shadow style box features same artwork t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Concrete
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019
Lithograph
Official Walled Off Hotel Release 2017-20 (Now Sold Out)
42 x 59 cm
Stamped by the artist's estate and embossed logo in the lower left-hand corner and stamped on the verso side of the print
Produced and sold at Banksy's iconic 'Walled Off Hotel' in 2019, the Banksy Palestine poster...
Category
2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph

