BANKSY (BRITISH b 1974),
PECKHAM ROCK
wooden postcard
approx 12cm x 18cm
Unframed
Note: Banksy "Peckham Rock" A limited edition official Banksy art product. Produced by the British Museum for their exhibition ‘I object: Ian Hislop’s search for dissent’ which opened in 2018. The reverse of the replica has a copy of the text from the information label that was originally placed with the wall. The wooden replica has been made with the permission of Pest Control and is therefore an official piece of Banksy work. Banksy is an anonymous England-based street artist, vandal, political activist, and film director, active since the 1990s. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges throughout the world. Banksy's work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. Banksy’s ‘Peckham Rock’ is a piece of concrete showing a supposed prehistoric figure pushing a shopping trolley. This was placed in The British Museum in 2005, accompanied by an authentic looking information label and was there for three days before anyone realised something was amiss.

Approximate retail value £150

Generously donated by Billy Scullion. The proceeds of sale from this lot will benefit The Glasgow Children's Hospital Appeal.