Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ – owned by Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus – sells for £4.3million

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Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ painting – which was once owned by Blink 182‘s Mark Hoppus – has sold for £4.3million at auction.Hoppus acquired the rare and entirely hand-painted piece by the British artist and activist back in 2011.“This painting has meant so much to us and been such an amazing part of our lives, and now I’m excited for it to be out there in the world, seen by as many as possible.

Go get ‘em. Godspeed,” the musician shared in a statement.Banksy’s painting depicts the late Scottish painter Jack Vettriano’s most famous work, The Singing Butler.

The artwork features a couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid, but, in true Banksy form, two figures in yellow hazmat suits are seen in the background disposing of an oil drum.When praising Bansky’s work in general, Hoppus said: “I love Banksy’s art.

The subversion, the humour, the intelligence, the fuck you.”A post shared by Sotheby's (@sothebys)According to BBC, ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ was sold to a private collector at Sotheby’s in London on Tuesday evening (March 4).