Print Guide: Banksy Gangsta Rat: Banksy's Gangsta Rat (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.

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    Banksy Gangsta Rat

    Banksy’s Gangsta Rat (2004) is one of the artist’s most iconic rat images, combining graffiti culture, hip-hop aesthetics, and social commentary. Released as a signed edition of 150 and an unsigned edition of 350, the work was later reissued in several rare colour variations, including pink, blue, green, orange, and grey. Rats are central motifs throughout Banksy’s oeuvre, symbolising survival, rebellion, and marginalisation within urban society. In his book Wall and Piece, Banksy described rats as creatures that exist “without permission,” framing them as symbols of resistance against systems of control. Through humour and cultural references, Gangsta Rat celebrates outsider identity and street culture.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Gangsta Rat
    Year: 2004
    Medium: Screen print on paper

    Size:

    49 x 35cm (19.3 x 13.8 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 150, signed and dated in pencil, Edition of 350 unsigned prints (46 Pink, 8 Mint Green, 20 Green, 61 Orange,61 Blue, 61 Grey)
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Pictures on Walls, London

     

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  • About Banksy Gangsta Rat

    In Gangsta Rat, Banksy depicts a rat seated beside a boombox while wearing a New York Mets cap and oversized chain medallion associated with hip-hop fashion and urban culture. Above the figure appears the graffiti-style tag “iP.O.W,” reinforcing the work’s connection to street art and contemporary music culture. The rat embodies several elements of hip-hop, including graffiti, DJ culture, and performative self-expression, transforming the traditionally despised animal into a symbol of confidence and resistance. Executed in Banksy’s characteristic stencil technique, the work also reflects his earlier freehand graffiti influences and engagement with underground urban aesthetics. Rats frequently appear throughout Banksy’s practice as metaphors for the marginalised and overlooked members of society, surviving within hostile environments despite persecution. Through the combination of humour, music culture, and social symbolism, Gangsta Rat celebrates rebellion while critiquing ideas of class, status, and belonging within contemporary urban life and identity.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Gangsta Rat was published in an edition of 150, signed and numbered in pencil  and  300 unsigned examples (46 Pink, 8 Mint Green, 20 Green, 61 Orange,61 Blue, 61 Grey). 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 Gangsta Rat, 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 Gangsta Rat, 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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    FAQS

    Is Gangsta Rat Banksy's first print?

    No, Gangsta Rat is not Banksy's first print.While Gangsta Rat is one of his most iconic rat motifs, his actual first print to feature a rat was Love Rat, which was also released in 2004. Banksy's first commercial print is widely considered to be Rude Copper, released earlier in 2002.

     

    Is Gangsta Rat 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 Gangsta Rat?

    Banksy's Gangsta Rat screenprint (first released in 2004) features a stenciled rat wearing a baseball cap and chain, standing beside a boombox. Rarity varies widely: the main release of the red colorway features 150 signed and 350 unsigned prints, while special colorways produced for VIPs in 2015 can have runs as small as 8 prints.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Gangsta Rat privately?

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

     

    How much is Banksy's Gangsta Rat 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 Gansta Rat Print

    If you own an original Gansta Rat 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 Gansta Rat 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 Gansta Rat  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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