Buy Banksy Dumbo Signed & Unsigned Print

Dumbo is one of Banksy’s most rare and sought-after prints that is seldom seen at auction or on the open-market. Dumbo was created as part of a small edition of 25 prints - 10 signed and 15 unsigned - that were released to a select group of collectors. Never released publicly, the works are all hand-finished with watercolours.
A short film created by Banksy “Rebel Attack Rocket” during his 2013 “Better Out Than In” residency in New York City can be seen as inspiration for the work. The film was part of a wider effort by the artist to release one new artwork every day during the month of October. Thematically identical, the film features a group of Syrian rebels firing a rocket launch towards the sky and hitting an unknown target. As the story develops, we see the rebels capture the target who it turns out is Disney’s Dumbo.

The print was released in 2014 and showcases the artist’s subversive dark humour. In Dumbo, we see a group of unknown (presumably) Jihadists encircling the limp body of Walt Disney’s Dumbo. The figures, executed in Banksy’s typical stencil style contrast the colourful and Disney-esque style of the unfortunate pachyderm. We see the collision of two cultures (The Middle East and The West) who meet through violence and the desire to eradicate the other - sinister, humorous and poignant the work recalls other pieces such as Napalm and Christ With Shopping Bags where Banksy creates deeply provocative meaning through contrast and subversion.

Animals are recurring motifs that feature throughout Banksy’s oeuvre. Often used as a vehicle for commentary on both society and the place of humans, other popular examples include Laugh Now, Love Rat and HMV. Explore Banksy prints for sale.

Buy Dumbo Print by Banksy

Andipa Editions, as part of Andipa, have been at the forefront of the Banksy secondary market for over 15 years. To enquire about buying a Dumbo print, contact our gallery via sales@andipa.com or on +44(0)20 7589 2371.

Sell Dumbo Print by Banksy

With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy Dumbo print. Straight-forward and stress-free, we manage the process on your behalf and help to maximise your return. For a complimentary valuation of your Dumbo print, contact our gallery via sales@andipa.com or on +44(0)20 7589 2371 or view our Banksy prints for sale and Banksy paintings for sale.