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Donuts, Chocolate - Signed Print by Banksy 2009 - MyArtBroker

Donuts, Chocolate
Signed Print

Banksy

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 299

Year: 2009

Size: H 56cm x W 76cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Banksy's Donuts, Chocolate (signed) is estimated to be worth between £24,000 and £35,000. This screenprint has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 3%. Over the past 12 months, the average selling price was £24,265, across 4 total sales. This work has an auction history of 60 total sales since its entry to the market in September 2013. The hammer price over the last five years has ranged from £22,175 in September 2023 to £80,640 in March 2021. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 299.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
December 2024Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
November 2024Artcurial France
October 2024Christie's London United Kingdom
September 2023Sotheby's London United Kingdom
March 2023Christie's London United Kingdom
August 2022Sotheby's Online United Kingdom
April 2022Sotheby's Online United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Donuts, Chocolate is a screen print on paper and a limited edition of 299. This piece came after the original Strawberry piece and features a chocolate donut covered in chocolate sprinkles atop an American police van. The blue and red spots as flashing lights of the police vehicles are among the few splashes of colour in the artwork. On top of the police van is a giant donut, which could represent Banksy’s ironic commentary on police values: in America, the police are stereotyped and ridiculed for their love of coffee and donuts. This artwork could be a satirical suggestion that the police prioritise the safety of their snacks (or their benefits, generally) over the safety of their prisoners.

Alternatively, the image could have a broader meaning, if we view the police as mere 'enforcers', perhaps they are protecting the very essence of capitalism and commercialism, represented by the donut. It is rare for Banksy to create a piece that doesn’t have some form of social, environmental, or political message, so it's unlikely that the piece is simply about donuts. The police are a frequent subject of ridicule for Banksy, such as in his notorious Rude Copper work.

  • Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.

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