Prank raises expectations for Banksy sale | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Prank raises expectations for Banksy sale | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By New York Times |London |Published: September 17, 2019 5:37:19 pm

Prank raises expectations for Banksy sale

“Devolved Parliament” by Banksy will be offered at Sotheby’s in London with a valuation of 1.5 million to 2 million pounds, or about $1.9 million to $2.5 million.

A woman carrying a baby views an exhibition from the British street artist Banksy during a preview in Sydney. (Source: AP Photo)

What effect did the artist’s 2018 salesroom prank have on his prices? A major sale at Sotheby’s looks set to reveal the impact. The Bristol-born street artist created a global media sensation in October when one of his “Girl With Balloon” paintings shredded itself moments after selling for 1 million pounds ($1.4 million) at Sotheby’s.