The Auction of the Drill Rat Stencil

• Oct 31, 2024, Los Angeles, California, USA

Rats have been a prolific subject in many of Banksy’s works. In addition to being an anagram of “Art,” he uses the rodent as a symbol of himself. For instance, like graffiti artists, rats are hunted by authorities, appear at night, and are often viewed as pests, dirty, or nuisances by the public.

Banksy uses his works to give rats a voice while speaking for people who feel oppressed or defeated in society’s “rat race.”

Art lovers will, therefore, be delighted to learn that an original, large format, hand-cut stencil of a rat using a drill in a motor boat is scheduled for auction.

The stencil is one of 150 of Banksy’s works and items that will be auctioned this October, and the collection is known as Under Durress: The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides.

Keep reading for more information on the auction of the Drill Rat Stencil (Lot #45).

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When is the Auction for the Drill Rat Stencil?

Banksy’s Drill Rat Stencil (Lot #45) will go up for auction on October 31, 2024. As mentioned, 150 of the artist’s works and personal items will be sold in live and online auctions.

The artwork and items are from the exclusive collection curated by Banksy’s friend, associate, photographer, and gallerist, Steve Lazarides.

All works and items will be auctioned at Julien’s Auctions, but they must meet or exceed the reserve price to be sold to the winning bidder.

What Time Will the Auction Start?

The auction is scheduled to start at 10 am Pacific Time at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles, California, USA.

What is the Starting Bid for the Drill Rat Stencil?

Julien’s Auctions has set the starting bid for Banksy’s Drill Rat Stencil (Lot #45) at $25,000.

What is the Auction Estimate?

The Drill Rat Stencil (Lot #45) by Banksy is estimated to sell at auction for between $100,000 and $200,000. However, the artwork could exceed the estimated price, but it will not be sold if it fails to meet the reserve.

What are the Bidding Options?

Julien’s Auctions provides the following four methods to bid at the auction:

1. Bid in person at Julien’s Auctions
2. Bid online on their official website
3. Bid by phone using an auction representative
4. Submit an absentee bid in advance

Do I Need to Register to Bid?

Yes. You must register with Julien’s Auctions to place one or more bids on the Drill Rat Stencil or other Banksy works and items.

Is the Drill Rat Stencil an Original Banksy?

The Drill Rat Stencil (Lot #45) is an original Banksy. The artwork will be delivered to the successful bidder with a Certificate of Authenticity from Steve Lazarides PROVENANCE from the Collection of Steve Lazarides.

What Other Banksy Works Are Up for Auction?

In addition to auctioning the Drill Rat Stencil, Julien’s Auctions will auction various famous works from Banksy, such as Burning Police Car (Lot #41), Antenna Chimpanzee Head Stencil (Lot #46), and Girl with a Balloon proof print (Lot #1).

Plus, collectors will have a chance to get their hands on some of Banksy’s rare and personal belongings, including the 15 burner phones he used to call Steve Lazarides, his Puma “Turf War” sneakers, and his 2007 Greatest Britons Art Award, to name a few items.

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