Banksy Originals 2022 Auction Results
| Total: USD 39,274,640 |
| # Lots sold: 21 Lots |
| Sell-Through Rate: 81% |
21 lots sold at auction in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 39,274,640. With 5 lots failing to sell, the sell-through rate is 81%. The highest price was achieved at Sotheby’s in Hong-Kong on 27 April 2022, when an iteration of Love Is In The Air, dated 2006 sold for HKD 51,073,000 (USD 6,508,768).
The top 3 lots generated a cumulative turnover of USD 16,137,025, representing 41.1% of the total turnover for 2022. 10 lots sold for more than USD 1 million, for a cumulative turnover of USD 32,229,045, contributing 82.1% to the total turnover for 2022.
4 Editions sold in 2022 for a total turnover of USD 6,536,220, led by an iteration of Love Is In the Air on canvas dated 2006 that sold at Sotheby’s in London, on 14 October 2022, for GPB 3,483,500 (USD 3,905,270).
Furthermore, 6 Street Works sold in 2022 for a total of USD 2,778,370, let by the iconic Merrivale Stable, sold at Anderson & Garland, on 27 January 2022, for GBP 1 million (USD 1,338,475).
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#1. Love is in the Air, 2006 |
| Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 27 April 2022 HKD 51,073,000 / USD 6,508,770 |
BANKSY
Love is in the Air, 2006
Oil and spray paint on canvas
91.4 x 91.4 cm (36×36 inches)
Tagged on the turnover edge
Signed Banksy 5/15 and dated 24/4/2006 on the reverse
| Sotheby’s Hong-Kong 27 April 2022 Est.: HKD 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 | Price Realized HKD 51,073,000 / USD 6,508,770 Love is in the Air 愛在空氣中 Sotheby’s |
#2. Vandalised Oil (Choppers), 2005 |
| Sotheby’s London: 3 March 2022 GBP 4,384,900 / USD 5,861,380 |
BANKSY
Vandalised Oil (Choppers), 2005
Oil and spraypaint on canvas
94×61 cm (37×24 inches)
| Sotheby’s London 3 March 2022 Est.: GBP 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 | Price Realized GBP 4,384,900 / USD 5,861,380 Vandalised Oil (Choppers) Sotheby’s |
#3. Love Is In The Air, 2006 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS Sotheby’s London: 14 October 2022 GBP 3,483,500 / USD 3,905,270 |
BANKSY (B. 1974)
Love Is In The Air, 2006
Spray paint and oil on linen
91.5 x 91.5 cm (36×36 inches)
Tagged (on the overturn edge)
Signed Banksy, dated May 2006 and numbered AP 02 (on the overlap)
| Sotheby’s London 14 October 2022 Est.: GBP 3,400,000 – 4,000,000 | Price Realized GBP 3,483,500 / USD 3,905,270 Love Is In The Air | Sotheby’s |
#4. Girl with Balloon, 2006 |
| Sotheby’s London: 2 March 2022 GBP 2,818,000 / USD 3,766,875 |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Girl with Balloon, 2006
Spray-paint on metal
60×90 cm (23 5/8 x 35 1/2 inches)
This work is from an edition of 5
| Sotheby’s London 2 March 2022 Est.: GBP 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 | Price Realized GBP 2,818,000 / USD 3,766,875 Girl with Balloon | Sotheby’s |
#5. Diamond In The Rough, 2010 |
| Christie’s New-York: 9 May 2022 USD 3,660,000 |
BANKSY
Diamond In The Rough, 2010
Spray paint on truck door
192.7 x 93 x 10.2 cm (76x37x4 inches)
| Christie’s New-York 9 May 2022 Est.: USD 3,000,000 – 5,000,000 | Price Realized USD 3,660,000 BANKSY (christies.com) |
#6. This is Not a Photo Opportunity, 2007 |
| Sotheby’s New-York: 19 May 2022 USD 2,690,000 |
BANKSY
This is Not a Photo Opportunity, 2007
Spray paint on found oil painting, in artist’s frame
62×72 cm (24.1 x 28.1 inches)
| Sotheby’s New-York 19 May 2022 Est.: USD 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 | Price Realized USD 2,690,000 This is Not a Photo Opportunity | Sotheby’s |
#7. Sorry The Lifestyle You Ordered…, 2012 |
| Phillips London: 14 October 2022 GBP 1,837,500 / USD 2,059,980 |
BANKSY
Sorry The Lifestyle You Ordered Is Currently Out Of Stock, 2012
Spray paint on found canvas on graffed board, in artist’s frame
106.7 x 166.4 cm (42 x 65 1/2 inches)
Signed ‘BANKSY’ lower right; signed and dated ‘BANKSY 12’ on the reverse
| Phillips London 14 October 2022 Est.: GBP 1,200,000 – 1,800,000 | Price Realized GBP 1,837,500 / USD 2,059,980 Banksy Phillips |
#8. Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge, 2002 |
| Phillips London: 14 October 2022 GBP 1,172,000 / USD 1,313,900 |
BANKSY
Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge, 2002
Spray paint and emulsion on canvas
91×91 cm (35 7/8 x 35 7/8 inches)
Stenciled with the artist’s tag ‘BANKSY’ lower right
Signed, numbered and dated ‘BANKSY 03/05 2002’ on the stretcher
This work is number 3 from an edition of 5 unique examples
| Phillips London 14 October 2022 Est.: GBP 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 | Price Realized GBP 1,172,000 / USD 1,313,900 Banksy | Phillips |
#9. Love is in the Air, 2002 |
| Christie’s London: 2 March 2022 GBP 978,000 / USD 1,303,670 |
BANKSY
Love is in the Air, 2002
Spray paint on canvas
17×17 inches (43.2 x 43.2 cm)
Executed in 2002, this work is a variant outside an edition of five
| Christie’s London 2 March 2022 Est.: GBP 600,000 – 800,000 | Price Realized GBP 978,000 / USD 1,303,670 BANKSY (christies.com) |
#10. Love Is In the Air (with stars), 2006 |
| Sotheby’s New-York: 17 November 2022 USD 1,159,200 |
BANKSY (B. 1974)
Love Is In the Air (with stars), 2006
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas
42.5 x 43 cm (16 3/4 x 17 inches)
Tagged BANKSY (on the turning edge); signed BANKSY (on the reverse)
| Sotheby’s New-York 17 November 2022 Est.: USD 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 | Price Realized USD 1,159,200 Love Is In the Air (with stars) | Sotheby’s |
#11. Girl with Balloon Diptych, 2006 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS Sotheby’s London: 14 October 2022 GBP 882,000 / USD 988,790 |
BANKSY (B. 1974)
Girl with Balloon Diptych, 2006
Spray paint on canvas, in two parts
Each: 30×30 cm (12×12 inches)
Left canvas: signed Banksy, dated 2006 and numbered Artist Proof 00/25 (on the reverse)
Right canvas: tagged (on the overturn edge)
| Sotheby’s London 14 October 2022 Est.: GBP 1,200,000 – 1,800,000 | Price Realized GBP 882,000 / USD 988,790 Girl with Balloon Diptych | Sotheby’s |
#12. Kids on Guns, 2003 |
| EDITION ON CANVAS Phillips Hong-Kong: 1 December 2022 HKD 7,147,000 / USD 915,700 |
BANKSY
Kids on Guns, 2003
Spray paint on canvas
50×50 cm (19 5/8 x 19 5/8 inches)
Numbered and dated ‘3/25 2003’ on the reverse
Stenciled with the artist’s name ‘BANKSY’ lower right overlap
This work is number 3 from an edition of 25
| Phillips Hong-Kong 1 December 2022 Est.: HKD 8,500,000 – 12,000,000 | Price Realized HKD 7,147,000 / USD 915,700 Banksy | Phillips |
#13. Love Rat on palette, 2003 |
| Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 28 April 2022 HKD 6,300,000 / USD 802,915 |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Love Rat on palette, 2003
Spray paint on wooden palette
60×50 cm (23 5/8 x 19 3/4 inches)
| Sotheby’s Hong-Kong 28 April 2022 Est.: HKD 6,000,000 – 9,000,000 | Price Realized HKD 6,300,000 / USD 802,915 Love Rat on palette 愛鼠木板 | Sotheby’s |
#14. Rat & Heart, 2014 |
| Sotheby’s London: 3 March 2022 GBP 579,600 / USD 775,770 |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Rat & Heart, 2014
Spray paint, emulsion and collage on board, in artist’s inner frame
27×36 cm (10 5/8 x 14 1/8 inches)
Signed and dedicated on the reverse
| Sotheby’s London 3 March 2022 Est.: GBP 500,000 – 700,000 | Price Realized GBP 579,600 / USD 775,770 Rat & Heart | Sotheby’s |
#15. Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007 |
| EDITION ON PAPER Phillips Hong-Kong: 1 December 2022 HKD 5,670,000 / USD 726,460 |
BANKSY
Girl with Balloon & Morons Sepia, 2007
Double-sided work on paper
Girl with Balloon: spray paint on paper
Morons Sepia: screenprint on paper
56.5 x 76 cm (22 1/4 x 29 7/8 inches)
Signed, numbered and dated ‘BANKSY 07 3/8’ lower right
This work is number 3 from an edition of 8
| Phillips Hong-Kong 1 December 2022 Est.: HKD 4,500,000 – 6,500,000 | Price Realized HKD 5,670,000 / USD 726,460 Banksy | Phillips |
#16. Love is in the Air, 2002 |
| Christie’s London: 13 October 2022 GBP 567,000 / USD 635,650 |
BANKSY
Love is in the Air, 2002
Spray paint on canvas
21×18 inches (53.4 x 45.7 cm)
From a series, Tagged ‘Banksy’ (lower right)
| Christie’s London 13 October 2022 Est.: GBP 500,000 – 700,000 | Price Realized GBP 567,000 / USD 635,650 BANKSY (christies.com) |
REPEAT SALE
| Christie’s London 1 July 2009 Est.: GBP 40,000 – 60,000 | Price Realized GBP 46,850 / USD 77,130 |
#17. Laugh Now, 2000 |
| Christie’s London: 13 October 2022 GBP 529,200 / USD 593,275 |
BANKSY
Laugh Now, 2000
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas
61×61 cm (24×24 inches)
Unique in its format
| Christie’s London 13 October 2022 Est.: GBP 400,000 – 600,000 | Price Realized GBP 529,200 / USD 593,275 Laugh Now | Christie’s (christies.com) |
#18. Angel Flack Jacket, 2009 |
| Sotheby’s London: 15 October 2022 GBP 504,000 / USD 563,445 |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Angel Flack Jacket, 2009
Spray paint on wood
244 x 82.8 cm (96 x 32 5/8 inches)
Signed and marked with the artist’s symbol on the reverse
| Sotheby’s London 15 October 2022 Est.: GBP 250,000 – 350,000 | Price Realized GBP 504,000 / USD 563,445 Angel Flack Jacket | Sotheby’s |
#19. Chopper, 2002 |
| Sotheby’s London: 3 March 2022 GBP 327,600 / USD 438,365 |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Chopper, 2002
Acrylic and spray paint on cardboard
84.8 x 170 cm (33 1/2 x 66 7/8 inches)
Stenciled with the artist’s name
| Sotheby’s London 3 March 2022 Est.: GBP 250,000 – 350,000 | Price Realized GBP 327,600 / USD 438,365 Chopper | Sotheby’s |
#20. Abe Lincoln, 2008 |
| Phillips Hong-Kong: 22 June 2022 HKD 2,772,000 / USD 353,130 |
BANKSY
Abe Lincoln, 2008
Spray paint on cardboard
89.9 x 62 cm (35 3/8 x 24 3/8 inches)
Signed with the artist’s initial and inscribed ‘☮ Ⓑ ♡ ⁜’ lower right
| Phillips Hong-Kong 22 June 2022 Est.: HKD 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 | Price Realized HKD 2,772,000 / USD 353,130 Banksy | Phillips |
#21. Fallen Angel, 2008 |
| Bonhams London: 13 October 2022 GBP 227,100 / USD 252,095 |
Spray paint on paper
56.3 x 75.5 cm (22 3/16 x 29 3/4 inches)
This work has been executed on the reverse of a Morons Sepia print
| Bonhams London 13 October 2022 Est.: GBP 200,000 – 300,000 | Price Realized GBP 227,100 / USD 252,095 Bonhams: Fallen Angel 2008 |
Lots Passed
Homeless di Milo, 2006 |
| Sotheby’s London: 13 September 2022 Estimated: GBP 400,000 – 600,000 PASSED |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Homeless di Milo, 2006
Resin fiberglass
182 x 69.8 x 61.3 cm (71 5/8 x 27 1/2 x 24 1/8 inches)
Signed and dated ’06 on the backside of the base
This work is from a varied edition of 3
| Sotheby’s London 13 September 2022 Est.: GBP 400,000 – 600,000 | Price Realized PASSED Homeless di Milo | Sotheby’s |
Turf War, 2003 |
| Sotheby’s London: 29 June 2022 Estimated: GBP 4,000,000 – 6,000,000 PASSED |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Turf War, 2003
Oil and emulsion on canvas
254.5 x 254.5 cm (100 1/2 x 100 1/2 inches)
| Sotheby’s London 29 June 2022 Est.: GBP 4,000,000 – 6,000,000 | Price Realized PASSED Turf War | Sotheby’s |
Rat with Sunglasses Test Spray, 2009 |
| Sotheby’s London: 28 April 2022 Estimated: GBP 150,000 – 200,000 PASSED |
BANKSY (b. 1974)
Rat with Sunglasses Test Spray, 2009
Spray paint on card
23×25 cm (9 x 9 3/4 inches)
Signed
| Sotheby’s London 28 April 2022 Est.: GBP 150,000 – 200,000 | Price Realized PASSED Rat with Sunglasses Test Spray | Sotheby’s |
Laugh Now Monkeys with Monkey Placards, 2000 |
| Phillips London: 3 March 2022 Estimated: GBP 1,500,000 – 2,500,000 PASSED |
BANKSY
Laugh Now Monkeys with Monkey Placards, 2000
Spray paint on board
122×122 cm (48×48 inches)
Stenciled with the artist’s tag ‘BANKSY’ lower right
| Phillips London 3 March 2022 Est.: GBP 1,500,000 – 2,500,000 | Price Realized PASSED Banksy | Phillips |
Happy Choppers, 2006 |
| Christie’s London: 1 March 2022 Estimated: GBP 3,000,000 – 5,000,000 PASSED |
BANKSY
Happy Choppers, 2006
Spray-paint and emulsion on canvas
125×180 cm (49 1/4 x 70 7/8 inches)
Tagged ‘BANKSY’ (lower right)
Signed and dated ‘BANSKY FEB 2006’ (on the overlap)
This work is one of three variations
| Christie’s London 1 March 2022 Est.: GBP 3,000,000 – 5,000,000 | Price Realized PASSED Happy Choppers | Christie’s (christies.com) |
Lots Withdrawn
Choose Your Weapon, 2009 |
| Sotheby’s New-York: 19 May 2022 Estimated USD 6,000,000 – 8,000,000 WITHDRAWN |
BANKSY
Choose Your Weapon, 2009
Spray-paint and emulsion on board, in two parts
237 x 244.3 cm (93 1/4 x 96 1/8 inches)
Signed and dated ‘Banksy 09’ on the reverse
Kissing Coppers, 2005 |
| Sotheby’s London: 2 March 2022 Estimated GBP 2,500,000 – 3,500,000 WITHDRAWN |
BANKSY
Kissing Coppers, 2005
Spray-paint and emulsion on canvas
121×90 cm (47 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches)
Tagged (on the right-hand overlap), signed and dated (on the verso)
Go Flock Yourself, 2008 |
| Phillips London: 3 March 2022 Estimated GBP 1,000,000 – 1.500,000 WITHDRAWN |
BANKSY
Go Flock Yourself, 2008
Spray-paint on metal
91.4 x 91.4 cm (35 7/8 x 35 7/8 inches)
Signed, inscribed, and dated ‘Banksy London 2008’ on the reverse
Street Works
#1. The Merrivale Stable, 2021 |
| Anderson & Garland: 27 January 2022 GBP 1,000,000 / USD 1,338,475 |
BANKSY (b.1974)
The Merrivale Stable, 2021
Wood and fiber-glass construction, contained within perspex boxes
The stable: 44x44x33 cm
The girl: 7 cm
| Anderson & Garland 27 January 2022 Estimates Not Disclosed | Price Realized GBP 800,000 (Hammer) GBP 1,000,000 / USD 1,338,475 Lot 685 – Banksy (b.1974) – Merrivale Stable |
#2. Bomb Middle England, circa 2003 |
| Julien’s Auctions: 16 March 2022 USD 625,000 |
BANKSY (BRITISH, 1974)
Bomb Middle England, circa 2003
Aerosol and acrylic on concrete
Dimensions: 230x60x10 cm (90x24x4 inches)
| Julien’s Auctions 16 March 2022 Est.: USD 200,000 – 300,000 | Price Realized USD 500,000 (Hammer) USD 625,000 BOMB MIDDLE ENGLAND MURAL |
#3. Mali Girl (Timbuktu, 2009) |
| Hessink’s: 26 November 2022 EUR 400,000 / USD 416,560 |
BANKSY (British Street Artist, b. 1974)
Mali Girl (Timbuktu, 2009)
Stencil, freehand, spray-paint and acrylic on a concrete block wall
Dimensions: 117×123 cm (46×48 inches)
| Hessink’s 26 November 2022 Est.: EUR 325,000 – 375,000 | Price Realized EUR 320,000 (Hammer) EUR 400,000 / USD 416,560 Lot 16 – BANKSY |
#4. Broken Window Theory, 2003 |
| Hessink’s: 26 November 2022 EUR 275,000 / USD 286,385 |
BANKSY (British Street Artist, b. 1974)
Broken Window Theory, (Leeds, 2003)
Stencil and spray paint on a concrete block wall
Dimensions: 160x140x15 cm (63x55x6 inches)
| Hessink’s 26 November 2022 Est.: EUR 225,000 – 275,000 | Price Realized EUR 220,000 (Hammer) EUR 275,000 / USD 286,385 Lot 18 – BANKSY |
#5. Rat with Placard, 2004 |
| Hessink’s: 26 November 2022 EUR 62,500 / USD 65,090 |
BANKSY (British Street Artist, b. 1974)
Rat with Placard (London, 2004)
Stencil and spraypaint on plywood
Dimensions: 70×48 cm (27-1/2 x 19 inches)
| Hessink’s 26 November 2022 Est.: EUR 70,000 – 90,000 | Price Realized EUR 50,000 (Hammer) EUR 62,500 / USD 65,090 Lot 17 – BANKSY |
#6. Cider Genetics, 1999 |
| Hessink’s: 26 November 2022 EUR 45,000 / USD 46,865 |
BANKSY (British Street Artist, born 1974)
Cider Genetics (Bristol 1999)
Aerosol Spray Paint on Metal Sheet
Dimensions: 40×40 cm (15-3/4 x 15-3/4 inches)
| Hessink’s 26 November 2022 Est.: EUR 40,000 – 60,000 | Price Realized EUR 36,000 (Hammer) EUR 45,000 / USD 46,865 Lot 15 – BANKSY |
