Print Guide: Banksy Golf Sale: Banksy's Golf Sale (2003) 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 Golf Sale Print Meaning

    Banksy Golf Sale

    Banksy’s Golf Sale is one of his earliest and most recognisable screenprints, released as part of a limited edition of 150 signed and 600 unsigned works, later catalogued as an edition of 750 by Pest Control. The image directly references the iconic photograph Tank Man taken by Jeff Widener during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, a moment widely associated with resistance against state authority. Through this appropriation, Banksy combines political history with consumer culture, transforming a symbol of defiance into a commentary on capitalism, conformity, and media representation.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Golf Sale
    Year: 2003
    Medium: Screen print on wove paper

    Size:

    35 x 50 cm (13.8 x 19.7 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 150, signed and dated in pencil, 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 Golf Sale

    In Golf Sale, Banksy recreates the famous scene of a lone protester standing in front of a military tank, echoing the composition of the Tank Man photograph from Tiananmen Square. However, in Banksy’s version, the protester holds a placard reading “Golf Sale,” a phrase that sharply contrasts the seriousness of the historical reference with the banality of consumer advertising. This juxtaposition forms the core of the work’s satire, suggesting how acts of resistance and political struggle can be absorbed or trivialised within modern consumer culture. The tank and military presence reinforce themes of authoritarian power, while the commercial slogan undermines the gravity of the original image, creating a sense of irony and dissonance. Through this recontextualisation, Banksy critiques both state control and capitalist messaging, using humour and appropriation to question how historical narratives are remembered, packaged, and commodified in contemporary society and visual culture.

     

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  • Edition Notes: Golf Sale was published in an edition of 150, signed and numbered in pencil and 600 unsigned examples....

    Edition Notes: 

    Golf Sale was published in an edition of 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 Golf Sale, 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 Golf Sale, 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 golf sale Banksy's first print?

    No, Golf Sale is not Banksy's first print. While Golf Sale is widely recognized as one of Banksy's earliest officially released prints, it is not his very first.

     

    Is golf Sale signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 150 examples signed in pencil as well as 500 unsigned works.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Golf Sale?

    Banksy’s Golf Sale is considered a rare and highly collectable print. While the total edition is 750, it is heavily split: only 150 prints are signed (which are the rarest and most valuable), while the remaining 600 are unsigned.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Golf Sale privately?

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

     

    How much is Banksy's Golf Sale 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 Golf sale Print

    If you own an original Golf Sale 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 Golf Sale 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 Golf Sale 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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