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Smiling Copper

Banksy (British, b. 1973) · 2003

£122,550 price realized incl. premium

≈ $161,987≈ €142,081

Hammer £95,000 · with buyer’s premium £122,550

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “spray paint and acrylic on cardboard”
Support
Board
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
202 x 78.5 cm (79 1/2 x 30 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening & Afternoon Sale (UK010526)
Date
June 26, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
42
Estimate
£60,000 – £80,000 (≈ $79,308 – $105,744) (≈ €69,562 – €92,750)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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