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Since first exploding onto the graffiti scene in the 90s, banksy's art has captivated collectors across the globe. discover our selection of banksy signed and unsigned prints and original paintings for sale at Guy Hepner, Banksy dealers since 2008.
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Latest Banksy Art For Sale: Signed, Unsigned Prints & Original Paintings
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(Fr)Agile
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Applause
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Banksquiat
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Barcode
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Because I'm Worthless
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Bomb Hugger
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Bomb Middle England
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Choose Your Weapon
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CND Soldiers
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Di-Faced Tenner
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Donuts
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Dumbo
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Festival
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Flags
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Flying Copper
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Gangsta Rat
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Get Out While You Can
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Girl With Balloon
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Golf Sale
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Grannies
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Grin Reaper
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Gross Domestic Product
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Happy Choppers
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Have A Nice Day
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Heavy Weaponry
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HMV
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I Fought The Law
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Kate
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Laugh Now
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Love Hurts
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Love is in the Air (Flower Thrower)
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Love Rat
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Monkey Queen
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Morons
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Napalm
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No Ball Games
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Nola
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Police Kids
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Prints
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Pulp Fiction
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Queen Victoria
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Rude Copper
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Sale Ends
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Stop and Search
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Tesco Soup Cans
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Toxic Mary
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Trolley Hunters
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Turf War
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Very Little Helps
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Welcome To Hell
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Weston Super Mare
Banksy
Di-Faced Tenner, 2004Offset Lithograph3 x 5 in
7.6 x 12.7 cmEdition of 6Series: Di-Faced TennerCopyright The ArtistBanksy’s Di-Faced Tenner was released and published in 2004 by Pictures on Walls as a small, signed version of 50 and a pink version of 32. The work is one of Banksy’s overtly most anti-monarchy and anti-establishment pieces that questions both the role of the monarchy, the deification of public figures and the value of both life, death and money in our society. Replacing Queen Elizabeth’s face on the £10 bank note is Princess Diana who is "defacing" the traditional banknote, hence the name "Di-Faced" which plays on the nickname "Di" for Diana; The powerful work also replaces the traditional text found on the UK banknote with both comic and harrowing phrases including “Banksy of England and “I Promise To Pay The Bearer The Ultimate Price”. Following the death of the Princess of Wales in 1997, the outpouring of public grief displaying in the United Kingdom was and has never been surpassed. Diana’s death rocked the establishment and the public, angry at the perceived mistreatment of “the people’s princess” leading to a increase in anti-monarchy sentiment. Famously, Banksy took to the streets with individual Di-Faced Tenners and at Glastonbury Festival and in a busy part of central London, released over £1,000,000 worth of the fake notes causing havoc. The Di-Faced Tenner still lives on in Banksy lore and is used by Pest Control Office as part of their Certificates of Authenticity, ripped up, one half is stapled to the important document whilst the other is kept securely with the company. When the two sides match, along with the number written across, the work is confirmed to be genuine.Banksy's "Di-Faced Tenner" is a well-known and provocative artwork that showcases the artist's penchant for subversion and his critique of societal norms and institutions. Created in 2004, this piece is a play on the traditional design of the British £10 note. Instead of featuring Queen Elizabeth II, Banksy replaced her image with that of the late Princess Diana, hence the pun in the title "Di-Faced" as a play on "defaced."
In this counterfeit banknote, Princess Diana's portrait is accompanied by the text "Banksy of England" instead of the "Bank of England," adding an additional layer of humor and audacity. The traditional wording on the note is also altered. For example, "I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of ten pounds" is changed to "I promise to pay the bearer on demand the ultimate price." This alteration can be interpreted as a commentary on the cost of fame and the role of the monarchy in modern Britain.
The choice of Princess Diana for the banknote is particularly poignant, given her iconic status and the public's emotional response to her life and untimely death. By placing her on the currency, Banksy may be commenting on the commodification of figures in popular culture, especially those within the British monarchy, and the way in which they are consumed by the public and media.
"Banksy's Di-Faced Tenner" is not just a visual piece but also a physical object. Banksy reportedly printed a large number of these counterfeit notes and famously dropped a suitcase full of them at the Notting Hill Carnival and at the Reading Festival, leading to a brief period where they were circulated and used like real money by unsuspecting individuals. This act of distribution adds a performative aspect to the artwork, blurring the lines between art and reality.
In terms of technique, the piece is a high-quality print that mimics the look and feel of real currency, demonstrating Banksy's skill and attention to detail. The "Di-Faced Tenner" is considered an important work in Banksy's portfolio, exemplifying his ability to combine art, social commentary, and performance to create pieces that are thought-provoking, humorous, and critical of societal structures and norms.Overview"Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable."
Banksy's prints and paintings are a sophisticated blend of socio-political commentary mixed with barbed wit and satire capturing the elusive street artist at his brilliant best. At Guy Hepner, we have assisted collectors across the globe to buy Banksy original art, whether new to buying Banksy signed or unsigned prints, or an experienced Banksy original's collector, our knowledge and experienced team can help you.
Provocative and anonymous, Banksy is as much a myth as he is an icon. Unknown to all but a select few, the infamous graffiti artist has redefined 20th and 21st century art both in the street and through the release of his limited edition prints and original paintings. The most popular artist of his generation, Banksy’s art has seen him redefine the urban and contemporary scene. The Bristol native and street art pioneer, first began his career in the British South West city before becoming a global household name gaining mainstream attention through his large-scale murals and performance art that both captivated and provoked the world’s imagination.
Subversive and anti-establishment, Banksy's artworks are often satirical, engaging with socio-political issues including war, capitalism, justice, and authority. His art often present barbed layers of meaning where a serious issue is punctuated by humor creating a distinct twist and juxtaposition that make them both easy to understand yet nuanced. Banksy’s undeniable skill lies in his ability to present powerful and complex issues through visually simple images that are wrapped in humor, irony and wit that resonate deeply with collectors across the Globe.
Disruptive of the art market both creatively and commercially, Banksy originally released many of his limited edition prints through timed, underground pop-ups (Barely Legal, 2006 and Santa’s Ghetto, 2002-2007) and online, challenging the traditional gallery model and bringing greater accessibility to his artworks.
Banksy’s studio output is estimated to be over 70 print editions released since the early 2000s totaling around 10,000 signed Banksy prints and around 20,000 unsigned prints. Like Warhol, some of Banksy’s painting series are editioned with rarer, hand-finished and unique artworks being considered to be the holy grail for many Banksy collectors.
Dealing in Banksy since 2008, our experienced team specializes in Banksy signed and unsigned prints and original paintings and assists collectors and institutions around the world.. All Banksy prints and paintings for sale are accompanied by Pest Control Office Certificates of Authenticity.
For more information on our available signed and unsigned Banksy prints for sale or to buy original Banksy art, contact info@guyhepner.com.News-
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