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Flying Copper - Signed Print by Banksy 2003 - MyArtBroker

Flying Copper
Signed Print

Banksy

£35,000-£60,000Value Indicator

$70,000-$120,000 Value Indicator

$60,000-$110,000 Value Indicator

¥320,000-¥550,000 Value Indicator

40,000-70,000 Value Indicator

$340,000-$590,000 Value Indicator

¥6,670,000-¥11,440,000 Value Indicator

$45,000-$80,000 Value Indicator

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 150

Year: 2003

Size: H 100cm x W 70cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Banksy's Flying Copper (signed) is estimated to be worth between £35,000 and £50,000. This screenprint has shown consistent value growth and has an auction history of 11 total sales since its initial sale on 23rd October 2008. Over the past five years, the hammer price has ranged from £26,000 in August 2023 to £85,000 in March 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 4%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 150.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
September 2023Sotheby's London United Kingdom
August 2023Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
April 2023Sotheby's London United Kingdom
June 2021Bonhams New Bond Street United Kingdom
March 2021Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
May 2020Forum Auctions London United Kingdom
March 2020Forum Auctions London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Flying Copper is one of Banksy’s earliest and most iconic images known around the world. The print shows an armed British policeman in complete riot gear: machine gun, walkie-talkie, cuffs, helmet – with an insertion of a disarming ‘smiley face’ (synonymous with Britain’s ‘90s rave culture) and a pair of sprayed angel wings. The background is a block of bright, sky blue.

This print is a quintessential example of Banksy’s style featuring contrasting aesthetics - photo-realistic stencils combined with graphic features demonstrates the vast disparity between what we associate with the ‘smiley face’ (happiness), and what we associate with riot gear (fear and intimidation). The little angel wings on the policeman’s back accentuate an amusing juxtaposition between morality, truth, military control and intimidation. It is usual for Banksy to remind us to be sceptical and wary of authority figures abusing power and the police have been a frequent target of his critiques, such as in other works like Donuts, Chocolate and most famously Rude Copper.

  • 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.