An Extraordinary Auction Featuring Over 150 Iconic Banksy
Works and Rare Personal Artifacts
LOS
ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Julien's
Auctions, the world-renowned leader in entertainment and celebrity
memorabilia, is thrilled to present "UNDER DURESS: THE
BANKSY ARCHIVE OF STEVE LAZARIDES," a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to own over 150 of Banksy's most iconic works, personal
items, and early career ephemera. This exclusive collection,
curated by Banksy's longtime associate, gallerist, and photographer
Steve Lazarides, will be offered in
a live and online auction on Thursday, October 31st, 2024.
This extraordinary archive features some of Banksy's most famous
visual artworks, including "Drill Rat," "Antenna Chimpanzee
Head," "Laugh Now," "Bomb Hugger," "Love Is In The Air (aka Flower
Thrower)," and "Girl With Balloon (aka Balloon
Girl)," alongside rare and personal items such as Banksy's
worn Puma "Turf War" sneakers, his original erotic art concept
sketches, and a set of 15 burner phones used to communicate with
Lazarides.
Highlighted works in the auction include:
- A hand-cut "Drill Rat" stencil with Banksy's
name attached (ESTIMATE: $100,000-$200,000)
- A "Hooded Figure" original painting (ESTIMATE:
$40,000-$60,000)
- Banksy's well-worn Puma "Turf War"
sneakers (ESTIMATE: $40,000-$60,000)
- An original "Love Is In The Air" (aka Flower
Thrower) proof print (ESTIMATE: $40,000-$60,000)
- A handwritten Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.) mission
statement, detailing Banksy and Lazarides' vision for
affordable art (ESTIMATE: $10,000-$20,000)
- A rare "Rude Snowman" Christmas card,
humorously signed "Raymond Briggs"
(ESTIMATE: $30,000-$50,000)
"This remarkable collection, kept by Steve Lazarides for decades, offers a unique
glimpse into the evolution of Banksy's career and legacy,"
said Darren Julien,
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions. "For the
first time, collectors and art enthusiasts have the chance to own
some of the earliest and most defining works of the world's most
elusive and influential street artist."
LIVE AUCTION DETAILS
Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Location: Julien's Studios, 13007 S. Western Avenue,
Gardena, CA 90249
Time: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
How to Bid:
There are four ways to participate in the auction:
- Bid online via Julien's Auctions website
- Bid by phone with an auction representative
- Bid in person at Julien's Auctions
- Submit absentee bids in advance
For more information or to register,
visit juliensauctions.com or
contact info@juliensauctions.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Mozell Miley-Bailey
(646) 653-3105
mozell@homagepr.com
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