Print Guide: Banksy Barcode: Banksy's Barcode (2004) print guide. Learn about value, edition details, and how to buy or sell this Banksy print with Andipa Editions. See price and availability below.

  • Banksy Barcode Print for sale and Meaning

    Banksy Barcode

    Banksy’s Barcode is one of his most recognisable early stencil works, first appearing on the side of a house in Bristol, widely believed to be the artist’s hometown. Later developed into a highly sought-after print, the image uses stark monochrome to heighten its conceptual impact. It depicts a leopard breaking forward from a structure resembling a barcode, bending its rigid lines as it forces its way into the foreground. The work explores themes of control, consumption, and resistance, contrasting organic life with systems of digital classification. Through its striking composition, Barcode reflects Banksy’s interest in animals, identity, and society limits. 

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Barcode
    Year: 2004
    Medium: Screen print on wove paper

    Size:

    50 x 70 cm (19.68 x 27.55 cm inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 150, signed and dated in pencil, plus an edition of 600 unsigned prints
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Pictures on Walls, London

     

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  • About Banksy's Barcode

    In Barcode, Banksy presents a powerful image of a leopard emerging from a structure resembling a barcode, first stencilled onto a house in Bristol. The animal appears to break free from the rigid, mechanical lines of the barcode, bending and distorting them as it moves towards the viewer. The monochrome palette intensifies the stark contrast between organic life and artificial systems of control. The work suggests a tension between nature and consumer culture, where living beings are reduced to coded symbols. Some interpretations view the leopard as a symbol of resistance, while others see it as humanity itself attempting to escape digital confinement. The composition evokes comparisons to cinematic ideas of liberation from simulated reality, reinforcing its metaphorical depth. Animals are a recurring motif in Banksy’s work, often used to critique society, power structures, and modern life and capitalism critique.

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  • Banksy Barcode Edition detail

    Edition Notes: 

    Barcode was published in an edition of 750 examples. 150 signed and numbered in pencil and  600 unsigned examples. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The signed prints are hand-signed by Banksy in pencil. Both the signed and unsigned prints are accompanied by a full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The presence, condition, and clarity of the signature and COA are key factors in authentication, provenance, and overall value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Barcode, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for Banksy's Barcode, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for Banksy prints. 

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    Is Barcode Banksy's first print?

    No, Barcode is not Banksy's first print. While it is one of his earliest stencil designs—first appearing as street art in Bristol around 1999 or 2000, the official limited-edition print wasn't released until 2004.

     

    Is Applause signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 750 of which 150 are signed in pencil.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Applause?

    Banksy's Barcode is a moderately rare screenprint with a total worldwide edition of 650 pieces. It is highly sought after by collectors not just for its scarcity, but because it is officially Banksy’s largest print size.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Bansky's Barcode privately?

    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

    How much is Banksy's Barcode worth?

    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

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    Sell a Banksy Barcode Print

    If you own an original Barcode print by Banksy and are considering selling, Andipa Editions would be delighted to assist and present it to our collectors on your behalf. We offer confidential, no-obligation valuations based on current market conditions and can advise on the most appropriate route to market; handling authentication, marketing, and negotiation on your behalf and support this collaborative selling journey at every step.

     

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    Buy a Banksy Barcode Print with Andipa Editions

    Andipa Editions has six decades of experience advising collectors across the world on the acquisition of important prints by Banksy. If Banksy' s Barcode  is not currently available, we can actively source this work privately, conduct full due diligence, prepare condition reports, and manage all logistics, including framing, insured shipping, and international delivery to ensure it reaches you safely and smoothly.

     

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