Robbie Williams to auction trio of Banksy artworks, worth £10million
nme.comRobbie Williams is set to auction off three pieces of artwork created by Banksy, valued at over £10million.The three iconic pieces include Kissing Coppers, Banksy’s iconic portrayal of two British policemen in a passionate embrace, Vandalised Oils (Choppers) and Girl With Balloon.“I believe they are some of his best paintings and I love how closely linked they are to the street pieces.
As a collector of Banksy’s work, you become part of a broader cultural movement,” said Williams.The artworks will be sold March 2 as part of Sotheby’s The Now Evening Auction.
Both Kissing Coppers and Vandalised Oils (Choppers) are valued between £2.5million and £3.5million while Girl With Balloon is expected to go between £2million and £3million.
Williams got them from Banksy himself shortly after their production in the early noughties “I love Banksy’s art. It’s iconic and impactful, and it makes me laugh,” he said.The three pieces will go on exhibition in Sotheby’s New York galleries from January 22 for a special six-day preview, before embarking on a global tour to Hong Kong (February 8-9) and London for its final public view from February 22 through to March 2.“These three works unite the cultural legacies of two of Britain’s biggest stars: Robbie Williams and Banksy.
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