Print Guide: Flower Thrower Triptych: Banksy's Flower Thrower (2019) 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 Flower Thrower Triptych

    Banksy Flower Thrower Triptych

    Banksy’s FlowerThrower (2019) reimagines one of his most iconic images, Love is in the Air, transforming the celebrated flower-throwing protester into a dynamic triptych composition. Released as a signed edition of 300 during the Gross Domestic Product project in South London, the work reflects Banksy’s ongoing engagement with protest, resistance, and the commodification of art. Drawing upon imagery first painted on the West Bank barrier between Israel and Palestine, Thrower combines political symbolism with technical experimentation. Through fragmentation and repetition, the artwork reinforces Banksy’s enduring critique of oppression, consumer culture, and social passivity within contemporary society.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Flower Thrower (Triptych)
    Year: 2019
    Medium: Screen print on recycled card

    Size:

    92 × 163 cm (36.2 x 64.2 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 200, signed in pencil.
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

     

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  • About Banksy Flower Thrower (Triptych)

    In Flower Thrower, Banksy revisits the figure from Love is in the Air, depicting the masked protester across three separate panels in a fragmented triptych format. The original image, first painted on the West Bank wall separating Israel and Palestine, became one of Banksy’s defining symbols of resistance and anti-authoritarian protest. Rather than throwing a weapon, the figure hurls a bouquet of flowers, replacing violence with an emblem of peace and defiance. In this 2019 reinterpretation, Banksy experiments with a new printmaking process that transfers sprayed stencil marks directly onto silk screens, preserving the raw gestural quality of street graffiti without digital manipulation. The work was accompanied by satirical assembly instructions warning collectors not to treat the piece as an investment commodity, reinforcing Banksy’s criticism of the art market and commercial speculation. Protest and dissent remain central themes throughout his oeuvre, where irony and visual contradiction challenge viewers to confront political complacency and societal inequality.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Flower Thrower was published in an edition of 300, signed and numbered in pencil. 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 and 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 Flower Thrower, 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 Flower Thrower, 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 Thrower Banksy's first print?

    No, Thrower is not Banksy's first print. The triptych was released in 2019 at his Gross Domestic Product pop-up shop in Croydon, London. Banksy's first commercial print is widely considered to be Rude Copper, released earlier in 2002.

     

    Is Thrower signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 150 examples signed in pencil as well as 300 unsigned works.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Thrower?

    Banksy's Thrower is a moderately rare and highly sought-after screenprint.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Throwerprivately?

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

     

    How much is Banksy's Thrower 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 Thrower (Triptych) Print

    If you own an original Thrower 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 Thrower (Triptych) 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 Thrower  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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