BANKSY 'Sunflowers from Petrol Station' (2005) Framed Original "Crude Oils" Postcard

BANKSY 'Sunflowers from Petrol Station' (2005) Framed Original "Crude Oils" Postcard'Sunflowers from Petrol Station' by Banksy, 2005 Rare, original, limited production postcard from Banksy's "Crude Oils" show, London, UK. Based on the artist's original oil on canvas in artist's frame from 2005. Sold at Christies, New York, November 9, 2021 for USD $14,558,000. This artwork is reminiscent of Vincent van Goghs 'Sunflowers' series (18881889). 6 x 4 Inches 15. 2 x 10. 2 Centimeters 10 x 8 x 0. 8 Inches (framed) Offset lithograph printed

'Sunflowers from Petrol Station' by Banksy, 2005
Rare, original, limited production postcard from Banksy's "Crude Oils" show, London, UK.
Based on the artist's original oil on canvas in artist's frame from 2005.
Sold at Christie’s, New York, November 9, 2021 for USD $14,558,000.
This artwork is reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s 'Sunflowers' series (1888–1889).
6 x 4 Inches
15.2 x 10.2 Centimeters
10 x 8 x 0.8 Inches (framed)
Offset lithograph printed glossy postcard.
Open Edition (Sold Out).
Artwork title printed on reverse.
Excellent original condition.
*Note: Float-framed in UV-protective glass and black MDF frame molding.

ARTIST BIO

Banksy (British, born c. 1974/1975) is one of the most well-known, if anonymous, street artists working today. Banksy, the pseudonym adopted by the artist, guards his privacy and the details of his life remain largely unknown to the public. He initially garnered fame for his grafitti, which combines spray paint and stenciling techniques with commercial, political, and contemporary imagery, infused with ironic social commentary and humor. His work first began appearing on walls in and around Bristol and London’s Shoreditch district during the mid-1990s, and he has since gone on to place images on the sides of corporate buildings, billboards, and the Israeli West Bank wall.

The unveiling of a new Banksy works often incorporates pranks or performance. For example, he secretly added his own pieces in museums like the Tate Modern in London or the Paris Louvre, smuggling them in under a coat and discreetly affixing them to a wall. He has also opened gallery shows to the public with specially-bred rats running around the space, and once inserted an inflatable doll dressed as a Guantanamo Bay prisoner into the Disneyland theme park in California.

In 2015, Banksy created a large-scale installation titled Dismaland Bemusement Park, and immersive and fully functional amusement park that featured political commentary on the distribution of wealth, sexism, and the UK government. The park operated from August to September of 2015, was funded by Banksy himself. In addition to his regular graffiti practice, Banksy creates works for several charities, and consistently opens exhibitions to wide audiences and critical acclaim. He lives and works in England.