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Banksy Jack and Jill (Police Kids) (Unsigned) For Sale
Banksy
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) (Unsigned), 2005
Screen print
19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in 50 x 70 cm
Edition
Edition of 350
About this work
Banksy's "Jack and Jill" prints, also known as "Police Kids," are a notable part of the renowned street artist's oeuvre, characterized by his signature blend of social commentary, dark humor, and distinctive stenciling technique. Created in 2005, these prints showcase Banksy's skill in using art to provoke thought and challenge societal norms.The artwork features two young children, a boy and a girl, who appear to be playing. However, instead of typical children's attire, they are wearing bulletproof vests, and the girl is holding a basket, reminiscent of the classic nursery rhyme characters Jack and Jill. This juxtaposition of innocent childhood activities with symbols of violence and authority, such as the bulletproof vests, creates a powerful and unsettling image.The use of children in "Jack and Jill" is particularly significant as it highlights the innocence and vulnerability of youth, contrasting sharply with the harsh realities of violence and societal issues. This contrast is a recurring theme in Banksy's work, where he often uses the image of children to critique and bring attention to various social and political issues.The inclusion of bulletproof vests in this context can be seen as a commentary on a range of issues, from the increasing presence of violence in society to the loss of innocence in the modern world. It may also reflect on the role of authority and the state in shaping the lives and safety of its citizens, especially the most vulnerable.In terms of style, "Jack and Jill" is executed in Banksy's iconic stencil art form, which allows for both precision and a sense of immediacy in his work. The monochromatic palette, another hallmark of Banksy's style, adds to the starkness of the message and the overall impact of the piece.As with much of Banksy's art, "Jack and Jill" is open to interpretation, inviting viewers to reflect on its possible meanings. The prints are sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts and are seen as important pieces within the broader context of Banksy's critical and thought-provoking body of work. Through works like "Jack and Jill," Banksy continues to challenge viewers, prompting them to question and think more deeply about the world around them.
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Auction History
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) · Banksy · Christie's · 2020-09 · $143,152
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) · Banksy · Christie's · 2021-03 · $111,733
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) · Banksy · Bonhams · 2022-09 · $101,175
Jack and Jill (Police Kids) · Banksy · Heritage Auctions · 2021-04 · $87,500
Jack and Jill · Banksy · Sotheby's · 2021-09 · $86,939
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About the Police Kids Series
Banksy Police Kids Prints For Sale
Banksy's Police Kids series, created in 2005, represents a pivotal moment in the artist's exploration of childhood innocence corrupted by surveillance culture and institutional authority. Featuring the iconic Jack and Jill nursery rhyme characters reimagined as miniature law enforcement officers, these works epitomize Banksy's signature ability to subvert familiar imagery with darkly satirical commentary. The series emerged during a transformative period in Banksy's career, as his street interventions were gaining international recognition and his limited edition prints were establishing him as a formidable force in the contemporary art market.
Executed in Banksy's distinctive screenprint technique, the Police Kids works demonstrate the artist's masterful command of bold graphic compositions and his strategic use of color to create visual impact. The series includes several important variants, including the highly sought-after AP (Artist's Proof) editions in pink, signed versions, and unsigned impressions. The screenprint medium allows for Banksy's characteristic sharp lines and high contrast aesthetic, while the deliberately limited production runs have positioned these works as significant acquisitions for serious collectors. The juxtaposition of childlike figures with the authoritarian symbols of police uniforms and weaponry creates an unsettling tension that exemplifies Banksy's conceptual sophistication.
From a market perspective, the Police Kids series has demonstrated exceptional performance among Banksy's 2005 editions. Signed examples command substantial premiums over unsigned variants, while Artist's Proofs occupy the apex of desirability due to their extreme scarcity and hand-finished qualities. These works appeal to collectors seeking museum-quality examples from Banksy's crucial mid-2000s period—an era that established the foundational themes and visual language that would define his later career. As institutional recognition of Banksy's cultural significance continues to expand, works from this series represent both historical importance and investment potential.
Guy Hepner maintains an expertly curated selection of authenticated Banksy works, including rare examples from the Police Kids series, providing collectors with access to these increasingly scarce editions from one of contemporary art's most influential figures.
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.