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Grannies (hand finished) - Signed Print by Banksy 2006 - MyArtBroker

Grannies (hand finished)
Signed Print

Banksy

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 11

Year: 2006

Size: H 56cm x W 76cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Banksy's Grannies (hand finished) (signed) is estimated to be worth between £270,000 to £410,000. This screenprint, created in 2006, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in March 2021. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale and demonstrates an annual average growth rate of 7%. The edition size of this work is limited to 11.

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March 2021Sotheby's Online United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This sardonic, original, screen print by Banksy was released as part of the seminal exhibition Barely Legal which took place in California, Los Angeles in September 2006 and was the artists first major foray into the US. The unsigned print was released in an edition of 600, whilst 150 signed prints were also made available. Grannies features a blocked pink background, with two elderly ladies sitting on two aged armchairs knitting and drinking tea. However, upon closer inspection, the slogans on the jumpers read, ‘Punk's Not Dead’, and ‘Thug For Life’.

This piece is often considered to be one of the most humorous images of the Barely Legal exhibition. Both grannies appear pleased with themselves as they quietly resist cultural norms, but, there is an argument to suggest that this goes much deeper. It is possible interpretation that Grannies is a commentary on the way in which counter-culture is appropriated and white-washed into comfortable, mainstream living room material.

  • 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.

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