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Donuts  Chocolate (special edition) - Signed Print by Banksy 2009 - MyArtBroker

Donuts Chocolate (special edition)
Signed Print

Banksy

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56 x 76cm, Edition of 25, Screenprint

Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 25
Year: 2009
Size: H 56cm x W 76cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: December 2021

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December 2021
Forum Auctions London
United Kingdom
$90,000
$110,000
$140,000
December 2020
Forum Auctions London
United Kingdom
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The value of Banksy’s Donuts Chocolate (special edition) is estimated to be worth between £60,000 and £90,000. This signed screenprint, created in 2009, has shown consistent value growth, with an auction history of two sales. In the past 12 months, the hammer price has ranged from £83,000 in December 2021 to £190,000 in December 2020. The average annual growth rate for this work is -18%. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of two sales and an edition size of 25.

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Meaning & Analysis

Donuts, Chocolate (special edition) is a screen print on Arches 88 paper, released in a limited edition of 25. This piece came after the original Strawberry piece and features a chocolate donut covered in chocolate sprinkles atop an American police van. The blue and red spots as flashing lights of the police vehicles are among the few splashes of colour in the artwork. On top of the police van is a giant donut, which could represent Banksy’s ironic commentary on police values: in America, the police are stereotyped and ridiculed for their love of coffee and donuts. This artwork could be a satirical suggestion that the police prioritise the safety of their snacks (or their benefits, generally) over the safety of their prisoners.

Alternatively, the image could have a broader meaning, if we view the police as mere 'enforcers', perhaps they are protecting the very essence of capitalism and commercialism, represented by the donut. It is rare for Banksy to create a piece that doesn’t have some form of social, environmental, or political message, so it's unlikely that the piece is simply about donuts. The police are a frequent subject of ridicule for Banksy, such as in his notorious Rude Copper work.

  • Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.