Banksy Original Art
Search Banksy Originals For Sale Here
There is little evidence today to indicate that there is anyone who is able to deny Britains most celebrated graffiti artist, Banksys popularity and success. Banksy artwork and paintings along with his original art is much sought after and often sold out moments after being put up on sale. Collectors of Banksy original art include celebrities such as Christina Aguielera, Jude Law, royalties, high profile art dealers, auction houses, VIPs and just about anyone who has an inkling for his sense of humour and cheekiness.
Throughout the course of his career, Banksy original art has grown from a novelty among his fans and a small group of art lovers to a full-blown investment of sorts. His original prints are known to command up to hundreds of thousands of pounds in auctions. The anonymous and secretive street artist himself is unfazed by it and was once reported to wonder why anyone would be interested in his art much less pay such “absurd prices” to own them.
Still, for the legion of the artists fans, art lovers and investors, Banksy is more than just an artist. His penchant for attention is obvious without revealing his identity to date. Banksys personality and mindset has often been connected to terms such as anarchism, anti-war, anti establishment, anti-authoritarian, pacifism, atheism and many more along the same veins. Clearly, one can either love or loathe him – there is simply no in-between!
For those who are interested in collecting Banksy original prints, do bear in mind that the price can be intimidating especially if they are numbered, signed and stamped. There are variants of these original canvas prints which are simply numbered but not signed or stamped and these are known to be priced significantly lower than those that are carries all the three mentioned earlier. There are also other factors to take into consideration in view of the availability of fake prints passing off as original prints in the market.
Banksy Originals To Look Out For
Among several of the much sought after Banksy original art prints include “Nola” (Grey Rain), published in 2008 and a rare edition of the largely popular Nola; the original print entitled “Morons”, published in 2007 and which was the artists cheeky jibe at art collectors who bought his art at high prices at one of the huge auction houses; “Happy Chopper”, published in 2003 and is among the rarest, earliest and sought after Banksy original art. In this particular image, choppers were depicted with a striking pink ribbon. This is a classic example of his anti-war sentiments.
The above is only a handful of the extensive list of Banksy original art that can be found by collectors and investors. The very act of sourcing for these original prints is said to be a thrill for many that is well acquainted with Banksys works. The majority of his fans have no qualms of paying at least several thousands of pounds for these numbered, signed and stamped original prints. Those who succeed in owning Banksy original art is said to have the right to brag about it! After all, they are scarce and I mean, REALLY hard to come by!