Two art collectors are taking legal action against artist over his ‘refusal’ to confirm the authenticity of one of his famous images
A limited edition print of Monkey Queen by Banksy next to Grin Reaper and Gangsta Rat at the Hofa Gallery in Mayfair, London, in 2020.A limited edition print of Monkey Queen by Banksy next to Grin Reaper and Gangsta Rat at the Hofa Gallery in Mayfair, London, in 2020.may be forced to reveal his real name if a dispute over a print of the late Queen Elizabeth depicted as a bejewelled primate ends up in court.
Banksy, known for his stencil-based images, has described himself as a “quality vandal” ridiculing authority figures through artworks in public places. His partially shredded paintingat auction in 2021, while his signed prints sell for five and six figures. Pest Control was set up by the artist in 2008 after fake prints were sold online and it plays a key role in the market for his work.
Legal action is now the only option, he added: “We’re suing Pest Control for breach of contract. They’ve had three years to do what I paid them to do, which by any standard is plenty of time to deal with the situation.”He added: “I am very disappointed with Banksy. He has made it impossible for anyone to validate a piece of his work without his certificate. That affects the value of his work dramatically. If I had a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, there is no ‘Leonardo Control’ to validate it.
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