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Banksy Barcode (Unsigned) For Sale
Banksy
Barcode (Unsigned), 2003
Screen print
27 1/2 x 19 3/4 in 70 x 50 cm
Edition
Edition of 600
About this work
Banksy, the elusive and pseudonymous street artist, has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking and often politically charged artwork. While Banksy is primarily known for his public murals and installations, he has also ventured into the world of prints, allowing a wider audience to access and appreciate his work.Banksy prints are reproductions of the artist's original creations, typically made using various printmaking techniques such as screen printing or lithography. These prints serve as a means for Banksy to reach a broader audience beyond those who can encounter his street art in person. They also offer an opportunity for art enthusiasts to own a piece of Banksy's work without having to acquire a large-scale mural or installation.One of the most famous Banksy prints is arguably "Girl with a Balloon," which features a young girl reaching out toward a red, heart-shaped balloon. This image has become iconic and has been reproduced in various forms, including prints. Another notable print is "Flower Thrower," depicting a rioter preparing to throw a bunch of flowers instead of a Molotov cocktail. Banksy's prints often carry a strong message or commentary on societal issues, combining humor, wit, and social critique.The limited edition nature of Banksy prints adds to their allure. Many of his prints are released in limited quantities, contributing to their collectible and valuable status. The limited availability, combined with Banksy's mysterious identity, has led to a significant demand for his prints in the art market.However, the authenticity of Banksy prints can be a subject of scrutiny due to the prevalence of unauthorized reproductions. To address this, Banksy's authentication body, Pest Control, was established to verify the authenticity of his works. Pest Control issues certificates of authenticity for authorized Banksy prints, helping collectors ensure the legitimacy of their acquisitions.Banksy's prints play a crucial role in making his art more accessible to a wider audience, bridging the gap between street art and traditional art markets. The popularity and significance of Banksy prints highlight the enduring impact of his thought-provoking and socially relevant imagery, making him a notable and influential figure in the contemporary art scene.
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Auction History
Barcode · Banksy · Sotheby's · 2021-09 · $156,491
Barcode Leopard · Banksy · Bonhams · 2020-12 · $134,042
Barcode Leopard · Banksy · Bonhams · 2021-06 · $130,017
Barcode Leopard · Banksy · Bonhams · 2021-11 · $125,937
Barcode · Banksy · Sotheby's · 2022-04 · $111,897
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About the Barcode Series
Banksy Barcode Prints For Sale
Banksy's Barcode series stands as one of the artist's most penetrating critiques of consumer capitalism, merging his signature stencil technique with powerful anti-establishment messaging. Created during his formative period between 2002 and 2004, these works exemplify Banksy's ability to transform commercial symbols into provocative political statements. The series juxtaposes the cold mechanization of retail barcodes with images of endangered species and wildlife, suggesting humanity's commodification of nature itself. This visual metaphor resonates with particular urgency in today's climate-conscious era, cementing the series' relevance for contemporary collectors.
The technical execution of the Barcode series demonstrates Banksy's mastery of the stencil medium during a pivotal moment in his career. Works like Barcode Leopard (2002) feature his characteristic layered approach, where precise cuts create sophisticated tonal gradations within the animal imagery while the barcode's linear severity provides stark contrast. The existence of both signed and unsigned variants—exemplified by the 2004 signed edition and 2003 unsigned version—reflects the artist's evolving relationship with the commercial art market during this period. Signed examples command significant premiums and are particularly sought after by serious collectors establishing museum-quality holdings.
From a market perspective, the Barcode series occupies a crucial position within Banksy's oeuvre as representative of his early 2000s conceptual development. These works bridge his transition from pure street art to gallery-recognized fine art, making them essential acquisitions for collectors building comprehensive Banksy portfolios. The series' scarcity, combined with its prescient environmental messaging, has driven consistent appreciation at auction. Works from this period demonstrate Banksy's fully realized artistic voice before his explosive mainstream recognition, offering collectors both historical significance and strong investment fundamentals.
The Barcode series continues to attract institutional interest and appears regularly in museum exhibitions examining contemporary political art, further solidifying its cultural importance and supporting long-term value retention in the secondary market.
Available works and authentication details provided by Guy Hepner.
About Banksy
Banksy prints for sale at Guy Hepner include authenticated signed and unsigned editions: Girl with Balloon, Choose Your Weapon, Tesco Soup Cans, Fragile, Laugh Now, and Flower Thrower. Buy Banksy prints in New York through our gallery at 177 Tenth Avenue — all works sourced with full provenance and authentication documentation. We also buy Banksy art and offer free valuations for sellers.
Banksy is the world’s most celebrated anonymous street artist — a figure whose identity remains unknown but whose visual language is instantly recognisable across continents. Emerging from the Bristol graffiti scene in the early 1990s, Banksy developed a stencil-based technique that allowed rapid, precise execution on walls, bridges, and public surfaces from London and New York to Gaza and the West Bank. His work fuses dark humour, political provocation, and formal rigour in a way that has made him equally at home on the street and in the auction room. Today, Banksy art for sale represents one of the most dynamic and hotly contested segments of the contemporary secondary market.
Banksy Art For Sale
Banksy art for sale encompasses original spray-painted canvases, unique works on board, signed and unsigned print editions, and — on rare occasions — documented wall works sold with photographic authentication. The breadth of subjects he has addressed is remarkable: consumer capitalism (Tesco Soup Cans, Trolley Hunters), celebrity culture (Kate Moss, Andy Warhol), surveillance and control (Radar Rat, CCTV Watching), and hope and fragility (Girl with Balloon, Fragile).
The benchmark auction event in Banksy’s market history remains the October 2018 Sotheby’s London sale, when Girl with Balloon — having just sold for £1.04 million — was partially shredded by a device concealed in the frame, becoming Love is in the Bin. The reconstituted work subsequently sold in October 2021 for £18.5 million, underscoring the extraordinary commercial power of Banksy’s interventions and the appetite of the global collector base for his most iconic imagery.
Banksy Paintings For Sale
Banksy paintings for sale — unique spray-painted works on canvas or board — are the rarest and most valuable category of his output. These works, typically produced in small numbers for specific shows or commissions, carry full documentation from Pest Control and have appeared at auction with results ranging from six to eight figures. Choose Your Weapon, Monkey Parliament, and large-format stencil canvases from his early 2000s output represent the apex of private collector demand.
Provenance is paramount for Banksy paintings. Unbroken ownership history from first sale through to the present day, combined with a current Pest Control certificate, is the minimum standard for any serious acquisition. Works without this documentation carry substantial authentication risk regardless of visual appearance.
Banksy Prints: Signed vs Unsigned
Banksy print editions form the most accessible and widely traded category of his market. Published through his own distribution channels and in very limited numbers, these screenprints exist in signed and unsigned variants — a distinction that has a significant impact on value. Signed editions — with Banksy’s hand signature — command multiples of two to five times comparable unsigned editions in the same print run.
Key print series sought by collectors include: Girl with Balloon (multiple colourways), Choose Your Weapon, Kate Moss, Tesco Soup Cans, Fragile, Radar Rat, Flower Thrower, and Di-Faced Tenners. Edition sizes vary from as few as 150 to several hundred, and sell-through rates at auction confirm strong secondary demand across all major series.
Banksy Authentication: Pest Control
Pest Control is Banksy’s official authentication body and the only organisation authorised to certify works as genuine. When you buy Banksy prints or original art, a current Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is the non-negotiable standard. The COA features a torn currency note — half retained by Pest Control, half with the work — as a security measure, and is registered against a specific edition and owner.
At Guy Hepner Gallery, every Banksy work offered for sale is accompanied by Pest Control documentation. We do not offer works without verified authentication, and our team is available to guide collectors through the acquisition process, including condition reporting, framing recommendations, and insurance valuation.
Ready to buy Banksy art? Contact Guy Hepner to explore our current inventory of authenticated Banksy prints and original works.