BANKSY (1973), based on - Lot 553

BANKSY (1973), based on Wrong war "Bomb Hugger Red and black spray paint and stencil on cardboard. Approximate dimensions: 85 x 52 cm. Bearing a "Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament" and "Stop the War" sticker on the front. Condition: traces of wear, three small holes in the center, where the work was attached to a pole during a demonstration. See photos. Banksy created several signs for the 2003 London anti-Iraq war protest, but few originals have survived, as they were thrown into the street or confiscated by the Metropolitan Police. It's impossible to know for sure whether very few were made for the demonstrations. The Studio distributed the boxes to friends of the artist who took part in the March Against War in 2003, to create a strong visual impact at the rally. * Sold by designation (available for viewing after the sale).