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Contemporary Classics Auction

Wed, May 10, 2023 05:30PM EDT
Lot 33

Banksy, After: Save or Delete

Estimate: $500 - $2,500

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Banksy (British, b. 1974) (After): Save or Delete. Digital print in colours on recycled paper, unknown edition. This poster was issued with a full sheet of eight stickers. The art work for this poster was commissioned by Greenpeace to highlight the problems of global deforestation as part of their Save or Delete campaign. The image, which features some of the main characters from Disney's The Jungle Book transposed onto a picture of a devastated forest, was intended for use on posters, billboards and postcards. These were withdrawn because of the protectionist policies at Disney. A version of the photographic poster is illustrated in 'Banksy Wall and Piece page 161.

Banksy is an anonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique.

This item can not be authenticated by Pest Control. Pest Control authenticates only the works of Street Art that are still located in their place of origin and according to Pest Control was not made for trade, therefore Pest Control refuses to authenticate the work, urban interventions, especially the modified signs, sold as is. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established. Please use photos as part of the description.

16.5 x 23.5 inches with margins.

Private collection, UK.

Condition

Great condition, upper left corner is creased.

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