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Rude Copper (hand finished) - Signed Print by Banksy 2002 - MyArtBroker

Rude Copper (hand finished)
Signed Print

Banksy

£50,000-£80,000Value Indicator

$100,000-$160,000 Value Indicator

$90,000-$140,000 Value Indicator

¥460,000-¥730,000 Value Indicator

60,000-100,000 Value Indicator

$490,000-$790,000 Value Indicator

¥9,460,000-¥15,130,000 Value Indicator

$60,000-$100,000 Value Indicator

-11% AAGR

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 30

Year: 2002

Size: H 57cm x W 41cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Banksy's Rude Copper (hand-finished) (signed) is estimated to be worth between £50,000 and £90,000. This screenprint, created in 2002, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in September 2008. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of two total sales. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
September 2009Christie's London United Kingdom
September 2008Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

When Banksy created the Rude Copper mural, it featured two British police officers, sticking their middle fingers up at the viewer. The duo makes for an incredibly striking and impactful work of street art on the London street where it first appeared. In 2002, Banksy released Rude Copper as a screen print, though in the print only one of the two policemen appear. The print is an entirely black and white design with very little detailing. The officer raises his middle finger with an arrogant look upon his face, wearing an old fashioned custodian helmet, introduced into the British police force in 1863. Although still worn today, this garment is largely considered to be the staple of the old ‘Bobby on the Beat’, a local, friendly neighbourhood copper, who is a sharp contrast to the actions of the officer in the image. Banksy’s scathing opinion of authority and law enforcement can be seen across much of his artwork, and this is no exception. Donuts (Chocolate) is another such print, formulating more light-heartedly humorous, tongue-in-cheek critique on the police.