Banksy (British, born 1975) Gangsta Rat
Banksy (British, born 1975)
Gangsta Rat
2006

signed on the turnover edge; signed, dated 06 and numbered 12/15 on the reverse
stencil spray paint and freehand spray paint on canvas

19 11/16 by 15 3/4 in.
50 by 40 cm.

Estimate:
US$ 100,000 - 150,000
£66,000 - 99,000
€77,000 - 120,000

Footnotes

  • This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.

    Provenance
    LAZ Inc, London
    Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2009

    "They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of bringing entire civilisations to their knees.
    If you are dirty, insignificant and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model"

    The artist in: Wall and Piece, London 2005, p. 83

Category: Fine Art / Urban Art


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