Lot 435
- 435
Banksy
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Banksy
- Flying Happy Copper
- acrylic and spraypaint stencil on cardboard (two sided)
- 205 by 124cm.; 80¾ by 48¾in.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
TomTom, London
Acquired directly ಌfrom the above by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
London, Banksy Turf War, 2003
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly softer in the original work.
Condition: This work is in good condition.
Front: There is a small 5cm tear to the bottom of the left wing. There is a small patch of wear with associated speck of media loss to the black passage below the small right hole on the figure's shoulder. There is some light wear along all extreme edges, resulting in tiny spots of media loss in places and lifting to the extreme corner tips. There is a tiny tear (approximately 1cm. long) to the right foot, and another to the left leg, just below the knee. A faint white semi-circular mark (approximately 30cm. long) is visible upon close inspection to the top of the figure's right thigh.
Reverse: There are a number of fine white vertical rub marks to the reverse of the figure's left foot, as well as some lifting to the edges of the cardboard.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Authenticated by Pest Control Office.