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Monkey Poison

Banksy (British, b. 1973) · 2004

$2,000,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,598,849≈ €1,772,107

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil and spray enamel on found canvas, in artist’s frame”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Stencilled with the artist's name "BANKSY" lower left; further signed and dated "Banksy 2004!" on the stretcher · Banksy signature
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
image 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm) overall 32 1/2 x 44 1/4 in. (82.6 x 112.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale (NY010320)
Date
July 2, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
12
Estimate
$1,800,000 – $2,500,000 (≈ £1,438,964 – £1,998,561) (≈ €1,594,896 – €2,215,134)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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