Banksy Flower Thrower Round Road Sign, Stencil On Metal, Bristol 2009, Nuneaton Signs Label
Banksy Flower Thrower Round Road Sign, Stencil On Metal, Bristol 2009, Nuneaton Signs Label
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A sign that changed its message
For the collector of street pieces who accepts the uncertainties of the field.
Best for: Street art collections
Condition notes
Some scratches and soiling, as recorded. Weathering to the metal and reflective face.
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The bouquet thrower stencilled on a circular metal road sign, offered as found in Bristol around 2009.
The Piece
The figure is sprayed in black across a pale disc with a red burst of flowers in the raised hand and the name lettered down the right side. The back is bare grey metal with its fixing rails and a printed label of the sign maker, Nuneaton Signs. A letter of authenticity from a memorabilia firm accompanies it and appears in the photographs.
The surface has scratches and marks consistent with a sign that stood outdoors.
Signs and Their Histories
Stencils on street furniture belong to the least documented part of the field. Road signs were painted, noticed, removed and passed between private hands with little paper to follow them, which is why collectors weigh every sticker, fixing and letter with such care.
Details
- Subject: Flower Thrower
- Medium: Spray paint on metal road sign
- Found: Bristol, about 2009
- Reverse: Nuneaton Signs label
- Papers: Third party letter of authenticity
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Some scratches and soiling.
- Weathering to the metal and reflective face.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade B (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The account above follows the papers and statements that accompany the piece, which are shown in the photographs. It does not come with a certificate from Pest Control, the body that authenticates the artist, and collectors who require one should write to the Desk before buying. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
Delivery from Japan
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