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Banksy Trolley Hunters (Color) (Signed) For Sale
Banksy
Trolley Hunters (Color) (Signed), 2007
Screen print
22 x 29 7/8 in 56 x 76 cm
Edition
Edition of 750
About this work
"Banksy's Trolley Hunters" is a striking and thought-provoking artwork by the enigmatic British street artist known for his satirical and politically charged pieces. Created in 2007, this work is a part of Banksy's extensive portfolio that critiques modern society, consumerism, and the human condition.The artwork depicts three primal, hunter-gatherer figures armed with primitive weapons, such as spears and a club, stalking or hunting shopping trolleys (carts) in a landscape that appears to be a barren wasteland. This imagery presents a stark and absurd juxtaposition between the ancient past and the modern consumer culture.The piece is a direct commentary on contemporary consumer culture. The hunters, representing early humans, are shown hunting shopping trolleys – a symbol of modern consumerism. This absurd scenario highlights the contrast between the basic human needs of the past and the excessive consumer habits of the present.Banksy is known for his use of juxtaposition to create irony, and "Trolley Hunters" is a clear example. The image humorously suggests that modern shopping habits are akin to the primal instinct of hunting for survival, implying a devolution or misdirection of human instincts.The artwork reflects on the societal shift from sustenance-based living to a consumer-driven lifestyle. It questions the sustainability and ethical implications of such a lifestyle in a world where resources are increasingly strained.The piece features Banksy's signature stencil art style, which allows for sharp, impactful imagery. The use of stencils contributes to the contrast between the primitive human figures and the modern, manufactured shopping trolleys."Trolley Hunters" is a poignant example of Banksy's ability to merge art and social commentary, delivering powerful messages through visually striking and often humorous artworks. The piece resonates with viewers by drawing attention to the absurdities of modern life and prompting reflection on the nature and consequences of consumerism. This work, like much of Banksy's art, has been subject to various interpretations, but its critique of consumer culture remains a central and compelling aspect.
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Auction History
Trolley Hunters · Banksy · Digard · 2017-06 · $66,568
Trolley hunters (Bethlehem edition) · Banksy · Dreweatts · 2008-06 · $40,974
Trolley Hunters (White) · Banksy · Dreweatts · 2012-07 · $8,859
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About the Trolley Hunters Series
Banksy Trolley Hunters Prints For Sale
Trolley Hunters stands as one of Banksy's most culturally resonant print series, merging paleolithic cave painting aesthetics with contemporary consumer culture in a striking commentary on modern society's hunting and gathering instincts. Created between 2006 and 2007, this series demonstrates Banksy's masterful ability to juxtapose ancient artistic traditions with present-day consumer behavior, depicting primitive figures pursuing a shopping trolley instead of game animals. The work's immediate visual impact and layered social critique have established it as a cornerstone piece for serious collectors seeking works that exemplify Banksy's conceptual depth and technical evolution during his crucial mid-2000s period.
The series comprises four distinct editions, each offering collectors different entry points and investment considerations. The 2006 Black & White unsigned edition represents the initial vision, while the 2007 Bethlehem Edition signed version holds particular significance as a limited release connected to Banksy's controversial Santa's Ghetto project in the West Bank. The 2007 Black & White signed edition and 2007 Color signed edition demonstrate the artist's refinement of the concept, with the color variant introducing earthy ochres and umbers that heighten the cave painting reference while the artist's signature substantially enhances provenance and market value. This progression across editions illustrates Banksy's working methodology and provides collectors with varying levels of rarity and documentation.
From a market perspective, Trolley Hunters occupies an important position within Banksy's print catalogue, consistently demonstrating strong performance at auction and in private sales. The work's universal theme transcends geographic and cultural boundaries, appealing to both established institutions and emerging collectors. Signed editions command significant premiums over unsigned variants, while the Bethlehem Edition carries additional historical weight due to its limited availability and connection to one of Banksy's most politically charged projects. The series exemplifies the artist's ability to create accessible yet sophisticated commentary that maintains relevance across economic cycles.
For authentication, provenance documentation, and acquisition opportunities of works from the Trolley Hunters series, Guy Hepner maintains comprehensive expertise and inventory across Banksy's most significant editions.
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.