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Girl With Balloon (copper) - Signed Spray Paint by Banksy 2006 - MyArtBroker

Girl With Balloon (copper)
Signed Spray Paint

Banksy

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Medium: Spray Paint

Edition size: 5

Year: 2006

Size: H 46cm x W 62cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Spray Paint

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Banksy's Girl With Balloon (copper) from 2006, a signed spray paint artwork, is estimated to be worth between £610,000 and £910,000. This rare artwork has an auction history of one sale on 2nd April 2008. There have been no sales in the last 12 months or in the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 5.

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Auction Results

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April 2008Phillips London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This image of a young girl reaching out for a heart-shaped balloon has become one of Banksy’s most recognisable images and arguably one of the most iconic images of the twenty first century. Girl With Balloon first appeared in 2002 spray painted onto a concrete wall under the stairway of a loading dock in London’s South Bank. There are no remaining renditions left on the streets of London, however the subsequent series of canvases from 2003 and print series capture the compelling appeal of this potent image.

Girl With Balloon has become a symbol of innocence and hope in the face of diversity, making it one of Banksy’s more optimistic artworks which are normally deeply satirical and critical of the establishment. The artwork captures Banksy’s ability to make profound statements through simple designs. The use of black and white spray paint with a touch of red produces a visual immediacy which captivates the viewer’s attention and demands contemplation.

  • 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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