RESERVE OFF! OUR CONSIGNOR HAS JUST INSTRUCTED US TO TAKE THE RESERVE OFF THIS ITEM! IT WILL SELL! ENJOY! Medium: Metal Bus Stop Sign. Edition: Unique, Original work of art. Condition: the art is Very good. The sign has wear from being posted outdoors. Signature: Upper left. Size: 12 x 18 in. New Frame: 13 1/2 x 19 1/2. This is an original Banksy stencil signed, in the manner of and attributed to the mysterious and prolific street artist, Banksy. The artwork is in excellent condition and is a super piece by a very unique artist and is in high-demand. Most of Banksy artwork, particularly his street-sign art, is signed in stencil. This artwork is owned and now consigned by a British private collector of very fine art who started collecting original Banksy artwork back in the early 2000s. This is an unusual opportunity to own a great piece of rare fine art, by a contemporary artist like none other. As stated, Banksy typically signs his street-sign artwork using his stencil signature. The consignor stated he was given this Banksy street sign artwork. Although I didn't have it authenticated, it was a present given to me from a friend with a substantial fine art collection. Most of his collection had notable COAs with provenance and many pieces had been authenticated. As a gift, which I later framed, I didn't feel it appropriate to ask if the art had been authenticated, but I wouldn't be surprised if it had been. Regardless, as stated it's in the manner of, and a wonderful piece of contemporary art, by an incredibly unique and controversial artist.” Banksy is the pseudonym of this "guerrilla" street artist, well-known for his unusual, controversial, politically themed, artwork. Banksy's identity remains unknown despite much speculation, however it's believed he was born in Bristol, England, around 1974. His art & name became prominent for his provocative stenciled pieces in the mid-late 1990s. He became the subject of a 2010 documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which examined the relationship between commercial and street art. The name most often suggested as Banksy is Robin Gunningham. Gunningham moved to London around 2000, a timeline that parallels the progression of Banksy's artwork. Banksy's artwork is characterized by striking images, usually combined with attractive slogans. His work engages political themes, satirical critiques about war, capitalism, hypocrisy, greed and other themes. Common images include rats, apes, bombs, policemen, royal family members, and children. There truly is only one Banksy, unique and unrivalled in artistic imagery and execution. In many ways, Banksy is an art revolutionary, he's notorious and passionate, an artist & artwork considered to be very high-end investment art. For any real fine art enthusiast and collector, owning Banksy stencil-signed or pencil-signed artwork, especially with his most desired images, is absolutely a great opportunity. Best of luck bidding on this super piece of Banksy art! To the winner, congratulations and enjoy this great Banksy artwork!