Banksy (British, b. 1974) (After): Two Difaced Tenners, digital prints, framed with glass front and back, unsigned. In 2004, Banksy printed 1 million pounds worth of fake 10 pound notes that replaced the visage of Queen Elizabeth II with that of late Princess Diana. Banksy then dropped the money on crowds at the Notting Hill Carnival and at the Reading Festival.
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.
14.75 x 13.5 inches framed. Sight of each 2.75 x 5.5 inches.
Private collection, UK.
Condition
Excellent condition.
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