Artist
Banksy
Title
Sale Ends Today
Year
2007 (LA Edition)
Medium
Screenprint in colours on Arches wove paper
Dimensions
57.8 × 76.8 cm (sheet)
Edition
Signed edition of 150
Authentication
Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity
Framed
Yes
Description
Originally created for Banksy's landmark Barely Legal exhibition in Los Angeles, Sale Ends Today is one of the artist's most iconic critiques of consumer culture. The composition depicts four mourning figures rendered in Banksy's unmistakable monochrome stencil style, kneeling beneath a bold red sign proclaiming "SALE ENDS TODAY". By replacing the traditional focus of a religious lamentation with a commercial advertisement, Banksy delivers a satirical commentary on society's devotion to consumerism and the near-religious reverence afforded to retail and capitalism.
First released as part of the celebrated Barely Legal print portfolio, the signed edition of 150 remains one of the most sought-after works from this series. Its combination of classical imagery, humour and political commentary perfectly encapsulates the visual language that has established Banksy as one of the most influential artists of the twenty-first century.
Presented in its original frame and accompanied by Pest Control authentication where applicable, Sale Ends Today is a museum-quality example of Banksy's enduring ability to challenge contemporary culture through powerful, instantly recognisable imagery.
Artist
Banksy
Title
Sale Ends Today
Year
2007 (LA Edition)
Medium
Screenprint in colours on Arches wove paper
Dimensions
57.8 × 76.8 cm (sheet)
Edition
Signed edition of 150
Authentication
Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity
Framed
Yes
Description
Originally created for Banksy's landmark Barely Legal exhibition in Los Angeles, Sale Ends Today is one of the artist's most iconic critiques of consumer culture. The composition depicts four mourning figures rendered in Banksy's unmistakable monochrome stencil style, kneeling beneath a bold red sign proclaiming "SALE ENDS TODAY". By replacing the traditional focus of a religious lamentation with a commercial advertisement, Banksy delivers a satirical commentary on society's devotion to consumerism and the near-religious reverence afforded to retail and capitalism.
First released as part of the celebrated Barely Legal print portfolio, the signed edition of 150 remains one of the most sought-after works from this series. Its combination of classical imagery, humour and political commentary perfectly encapsulates the visual language that has established Banksy as one of the most influential artists of the twenty-first century.
Presented in its original frame and accompanied by Pest Control authentication where applicable, Sale Ends Today is a museum-quality example of Banksy's enduring ability to challenge contemporary culture through powerful, instantly recognisable imagery.
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