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Banksy Pulp Fiction (Signed) For Sale
Banksy
Pulp Fiction (Signed), 2004
Screen print Signed and numbered
19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in 50 x 70 cm
Edition
Edition of 150
About this work
Banksy's "Pulp Fiction" is a notable work that exemplifies the artist's flair for combining pop culture references with a subversive twist. Created in 2002, this artwork is a reinterpretation of an iconic scene from Quentin Tarantino's famous 1994 film "Pulp Fiction." Banksy's version, however, comes with an unexpected and humorous alteration that transforms the original context and invites viewers to reflect on themes of violence and media.In the original film scene, actors John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson are portrayed as hitmen holding guns. In Banksy's rendition, the guns are replaced with bananas. This simple switch, from lethal weapons to harmless fruit, creates a stark contrast and infuses the image with irony. The juxtaposition of the serious, menacing demeanor of the characters with the absurdity of holding bananas instead of guns serves to both parody and critique the glorification of violence in Hollywood and popular media.The use of iconic characters from "Pulp Fiction," a film known for its stylized violence and sharp dialogue, is particularly effective in conveying Banksy's message. By altering such a well-known and powerful image, Banksy challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of violence and how it is portrayed and consumed in entertainment. The replacement of guns with bananas can also be interpreted as a commentary on the absurdity and senselessness of violence, offering a more humorous and whimsical approach to a serious subject.In terms of style, "Pulp Fiction" showcases Banksy's characteristic stencil technique, enabling him to create a clear, impactful image that is easily recognizable and visually striking. The monochromatic stencil, set against a stark white background, draws focus to the figures and the incongruous bananas, ensuring the message is unambiguous."Pulp Fiction" quickly became one of Banksy's most famous works, partly due to its clever subversion of a pop culture icon and its accessible yet profound commentary. Like much of Banksy's art, it challenges viewers to think differently about everyday images and themes, using humor and irony to provoke reflection and discussion. This piece is a prime example of Banksy's ability to blend art, satire, and social commentary, solidifying his reputation as one of the most influential and insightful street artists of his time.
Price on Application
Auction History
Pulp Fiction · Banksy · Bonhams · 2020-12 · $184,183
Pulp Fiction · Banksy · Christie's · 2021-03 · $171,897
Pulp Fiction · Banksy · Heritage Auctions · 2020-11 · $150,000
Pulp Fiction · Banksy · Bonhams · 2021-06 · $138,662
Pulp Fiction · Banksy · Bonhams · 2023-03 · $109,101
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About the Pulp Fiction Series
Banksy Pulp Fiction Prints For Sale
Banksy's Pulp Fiction series from 2004 represents a pivotal moment in the artist's evolution from street provocateur to internationally recognized contemporary art phenomenon. This iconic screenprint reimagines one of cinema's most memorable scenes—John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson's hitmen from Quentin Tarantino's 1994 cult classic—with a characteristically subversive twist: their guns replaced with bananas. The work exemplifies Banksy's signature satirical approach, deflating machismo and violence through absurdist humor while maintaining the compositional integrity and cultural resonance of the original source material. Available in both signed and unsigned editions, this series has become one of the artist's most sought-after prints, embodying the irreverent wit and popular culture commentary that define his practice.
The technical execution of Pulp Fiction demonstrates Banksy's mastery of the screenprinting medium, utilizing bold blocks of color and sharp contrasts that reference both Pop Art traditions and street art aesthetics. The composition's graphic simplicity belies its conceptual sophistication, transforming an image of casual violence into a commentary on media desensitization and the glorification of gun culture. This duality—accessible imagery paired with layered meaning—has proven central to Banksy's ability to engage both casual viewers and serious collectors, making works like Pulp Fiction particularly valuable in the contemporary art market.
The market performance of the Pulp Fiction series has been exceptional, with signed editions commanding significant premiums over unsigned versions due to their relative scarcity and enhanced provenance. As one of Banksy's earlier major print releases, these works have benefited from the artist's meteoric rise in the auction world and sustained institutional interest. Collectors prize the series not only for its investment potential but also for its art historical significance as a bridge between Banksy's underground origins and his current status as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.
Guy Hepner is your trusted source for acquiring authenticated works from Banksy's Pulp Fiction series.
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.