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Rude Copper (Anarchy) - Signed Print by Banksy 2002 - MyArtBroker

Rude Copper (Anarchy)
Signed Print

Banksy

£70,000-£110,000Value Indicator

$140,000-$230,000 Value Indicator

$130,000-$200,000 Value Indicator

¥670,000-¥1,060,000 Value Indicator

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$740,000-$1,160,000 Value Indicator

¥13,950,000-¥21,920,000 Value Indicator

$90,000-$150,000 Value Indicator

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59 x 42cm, Edition of 250, Screenprint

Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 250
Year: 2002
Size: H 59cm x W 42cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: September 2020
Value Trend:
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Auction Results

Auction Date
Auction House
Location
Return to Seller
Hammer Price
Buyer Paid
September 2020
Forum Auctions London
United Kingdom
$140,000
$170,000
$210,000
December 2011
Christie's London
United Kingdom
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The value of Banksy's Rude Copper (Anarchy) (signed) is estimated to be worth between £70,000 and £110,000. This screenprint, created in 2002, has shown consistent value growth, with an average annual growth rate of 7%. This work has an auction history of two sales since its initial sale on 7th December 2011. The hammer price over the past five years has ranged from £56,000 in September 2018 to £90,000 in June 2020. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 250.

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Meaning & Analysis

When Banksy created the Rude Copper mural, it featured two British police officers, sticking their middle fingers up at the viewer. The duo makes for an incredibly striking and impactful work of street art on the London street where it first appeared. In 2002, Banksy released Rude Copper as a screen print, though in the print only one of the two policemen appear. The print is an entirely black and white design with very little detailing. The officer raises his middle finger with an arrogant look upon his face, wearing an old fashioned custodian helmet, introduced into the British police force in 1863. Although still worn today, this garment is largely considered to be the staple of the old ‘Bobby on the Beat’, a local, friendly neighbourhood copper, who is a sharp contrast to the actions of the officer in the image. Banksy’s scathing opinion of authority and law enforcement can be seen across much of his artwork, and this is no exception. Donuts (Chocolate) is another such print, formulating more light-heartedly humorous, tongue-in-cheek critique on the police.

  • 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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