Details

Provenance

Severnshed, Bristol

Exhibited

Bristol, Severnshed, Banksy , 2000

Literature

Banksy Ed., Ban ks y: Wall and Piece , London 2006, pp. 18-20, illustrated in colour Condition Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the luminous orange side edges of each canvas.<br><br>Condition: All five canvases are in good condition. There is a light layer of surface dirt and faint handling marks along the top turnover edge of each canvas. Scattered intermittently around the edges of each canvas are light handling marks, faint rub marks and small paint losses in places. There are also several tiny brown media splashes and minute fly spots to some of the canvases. There are several small protruding bumps to some of the edges of the canvases caused by nails in the board underneath. All of the above are unobtrusive and only visible upon close inspection. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Banksy Simple Intelligence Testing stencilled with the signature on the fifth canvas oil on canvas laid onto board, in five parts each: 91.5 by 91.5cm.; 36 by 36in. Executed in 2000. Provenance Severnshed, Bristol Exhibited Bristol, Severnshed, Banksy , 2000 Literature Banksy Ed., Ban ks y: Wall and Piece , London 2006, pp. 18-20, illustrated in colour Condition Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the luminous orange side edges of each canvas.<br><br>Condition: All five canvases are in good condition. There is a light layer of surface dirt and faint handling marks along the top turnover edge of each canvas. Scattered intermittently around the edges of each canvas are light handling marks, faint rub marks and small paint losses in places. There are also several tiny brown media splashes and minute fly spots to some of the canvases. There are several small protruding bumps to some of the edges of the canvases caused by nails in the board underneath. All of the above are unobtrusive and only visible upon close inspection. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."