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Barcode Leopard - Signed Spray Paint by Banksy 2002 - MyArtBroker

Barcode Leopard
Signed Spray Paint

Banksy

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Medium: Spray Paint

Edition size: 5

Year: 2002

Size: H 43cm x W 51cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Spray Paint

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The value of Banksy's Barcode Leopard (signed) from 2002 is estimated to be worth between £770,000 and £1,160,000. This rare artwork has an auction history of three total sales since its initial sale on 29th March 2012. There have been no sales in the last 12 months and no hammer price changes in the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 5. Banksy's artworks have shown a strong average annual growth rate of 14.2%.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
February 2024Phillips London United Kingdom
June 2016Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
July 2014Phillips London United Kingdom
March 2012Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

The image is rendered in black and white and captures the essence of Banksy’s street art style which was influenced by other street artists such as Blek Le Rat, Robert Del Naja and Keith Haring. 

The cage from which the leopard has just escaped resembles a barcode on wheels. The image can be interpreted as a critique of keeping animals in captivity and the way animals become products in zoos and are exploited as a means of entertaining humans and making money. By rendering the cage in the form of a barcode, Banksy links the enclosure to consumerism and capitalism, imbuing the artwork with a political message. The fact that the leopard is escaping the cage brings a sense of optimism to the artwork as it implies that we can free ourselves from the constraints and power of consumerism and capitalism

The canvas was exhibited at Banksy’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles at the 33 ⅓ Gallery. Banksy continued to exhibit work in Los Angeles and made a name for himself in the United States following his Barely Legal Exhibit in 2006.

  • 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.