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Flying Cooper (2003) by Banksy

Flying Cooper (2003) by Banksy

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Silkscreen

2003

Edition Size: 600

Sheet Size: 115 x 86 cm

Unsigned

Condition: Pristine

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Flying Copper is one of Banksy’s earliest and most iconic artworks. The image was created for Turf War (2003), the street artist’s first show, appearing as a series of cardboard cut-outs, hanging from the ceiling surrounding Banksy’s punk portrait of Winston Churchill.

Unbelievably, this piece was once sold out of Banksy’s agent’s car boot, with a price tag of just £40. Now, some editions of this artwork have sold at auction for over £100,000.

This rebellious piece is an early example of what has become one of Banksy’s favourite topics – his dislike of the police, with him once famously stating: “My main problem with cops is that they do what they’re told. They say, ‘Sorry mate, I’m just doing my job’ all the fucking time.”

This silkscreen print is from a limited edition of 600. It is unsigned but comes with a certificate of authenticity from Pest Control.

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The Artist

Banksy

Bristol-born graffitist Banksy is the most famous and infamous street artist in the world. Despite the fact that he doesn’t create any work for the public to buy, or any pieces that can be displayed in a gallery, he is loved throughout the world for his spray on pieces of social commentary and taboo-busting images. Banksy’s true identity remains a secret and he prefer to stay in the shadows rather than take the acclaim for his work. He started using his trademark stencils as a way to create a piece quicker and so reduce the chances of being caught by the police. His works are displayed on walls, streets and bridges across his home town of Bristol and at other selected locations across the world. Fans have been known to try and take down walls, so they can own an original Banksy. A product of the British underground street scene of the 1990s, Banksy’s work is often darkly humorous, satirical and mocks the establishment. Some commentators have compared him to Blek le Rat, a French graffiti artist. Banksy himself says Bristol-based graffiti artist 3D was his original inspiration. In 2010 he directed a documentary film called ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’, about a man obsessed with street art.

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