BANKSY (B. 1974) Lenin in Sight
spray paint on board
59 x 60 cm. (23 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Executed in 2004
BANKSY (B. 1974) Lenin in Sight
spray paint on board
59 x 60 cm. (23 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Executed in 2004
Artificial Gallery, London, UK Private Collection, Asia (Acquired directly from the above by the present owner) This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Pest Control.
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Specialist note
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” – Banksy
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