Ladies and gentlemen, for a new world record, the Banksy, “Love Is in the Bin,” sold to you, 16 million pounds. Just checking that everyone is accounted for, we know who you all are. A million-dollar piece of artwork by mysterious street artist Banksy was left in shreds before an aghast audience seconds after it was auctioned off for a record 1. Banksy has played what could be one of the most audacious stunts in art history, arranging for one of his best-known works to self-destruct after being sold at auction for just over 1m. ![]() He produces pieces of work which pop up in public places, such as on the walls of buildings. ![]() Alex, you coming in? I can’t tell you how terrified I am to bring down this hammer. Banksy is a famous - but anonymous - British graffiti artist. You were here for this fantastic moment at 16 million pounds. At 16 million pounds, ladies and gentlemen, we are selling the Banksy here at Sotheby’s. You bidding over here? Twelve million five. The film shows the rigged frame, with a secret shredder embedded inside, being constructed in Banksy’s studio. The notorious Banksy painting that famously shredded itself after it had been sold at an auction three years ago was resold on Thursday for a whopping 25.4 million dollars, over 20 times more. Any more? Twelve million five hundred thousand. A video titled ‘Shred the Love (the director’s cut)’ released by the enigmatic street artist shows a ‘test run’ with the artwork fully destroyed, accompanied by the caption, ‘In rehearsals, it worked every time.’. Twelve million five hundred thousand pounds, again, on the telephone is Michael’s bidder at 12,500,000. ![]() Transcript Banksy’s Shredded Artwork Sold for $25.4 Million The painting, which partially self-destructed three years ago after selling for $1.4 million, was resold by Sotheby’s for $25.4 million, setting a new record for the artist.Īt 12 million pounds. Anonymous street artist Banksy released a video on his official website showing a practice run shredding of his famous million-pound Girl With Balloon. However, a new video, posted on Banksys website Wednesday, implies that the 2006 painting 'Girl with Balloon' was supposed to be entirely destroyed.
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