Banksy HMV. Rare back door test print. Same as main edition...

Description: Banksy HMV, 2003Unsigned, unnumberedExcellent condition, some minor imperfections may exist given the age and nature of these prints. What is a ‘backdoor’ print? For those not familiar with Banksy’s so-called ‘back door’ prints, it is a print that was produced at the same or similar time as the main edition but didn’t make the final edition.Printed by Pictures On Walls in London, or one of their master printers, they are considered ‘extras’ or test prints that were not included in the final edition and ultimately should have been discarded – however some were later gifted or sold, out of the ‘back door’.Printed using the same screens and techniques, they are typically identical or very similar to the main edition (not always however). They are not typically numbered or signed, making them less sought-after and therefore less valuable than the same prints that are numbered from the main edition but this in turn provides an opportunity to get something very similar to the ‘real thing’ but at a fraction of the cost – most of Banksy’s prints sell for at least five figures now, even if not signed. Other The buyer should note that back door prints do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from Pest Control, and the buyer agrees to buy on the basis that a COA cannot be applied for, or will not be issued, now or in the future.I cannot answer any questions regarding where I acquired the print (which was more than 10 years ago) or provide any supporting documentation that proves its history or authenticity. I can confirm that as a collector of Banksy’s prints during this time, I have no doubt this is a true backdoor print, having compared it against the main edition whilst also at the time doing my due diligence in checking the back story and where the print originated from.This provides an excellent opportunity for a buyer to acquire a Banksy print at a price that is far less than the main edition, despite being practically identical. There are no markings (the print is not signed or numbered).All sales are finals, no returns unless the unlikely scenario that the print is damaged in transit.

Price: 1750 GBP

Location: UK

End Time: 2024-12-01T06:56:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 194.38 GBP