Print Guide: Banksy Dumbo: Banksy's Dumbo (2014) 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 Dumbo Print and meaning

    Banksy Dumbo

    Banksy’s Dumbo (2014) is an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after screenprint, released in a very small edition of 25, including 10 signed and 15 unsigned works. Never made available through a public release, each print was hand-finished with watercolour, adding to its uniqueness and collector appeal. The work draws conceptual inspiration from Banksy’s 2013 Better Out Than In New York residency, particularly the short film Rebel Attack Rocket. Through its controversial imagery and dark humour, Dumbo continues Banksy’s exploration of conflict, cultural collision, and the uneasy intersection between Western media icons and geopolitical violence.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Dumbo
    Year: 2014
    Medium: Screen print hand-finished in watercolourprint

    Size:

    56 x 76 cm (22 x 29.9 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 15, signed and dated in pencil, Edition of 10 unsigned prints
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Pictures on Walls, London

     

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  • About Banksy Dumbo

    In Dumbo, Banksy presents a stark and unsettling scene in which a group of armed figures surround the collapsed body of Walt Disney’s Dumbo, the animated elephant. Rendered in the artist’s signature stencil style, the human figures contrast sharply with the bright, recognisable form of the Disney character, intensifying the emotional and visual dissonance. The composition reflects themes explored in Banksy’s short film Rebel Attack Rocket, where acts of violence intersect with Western cultural symbols, ultimately culminating in the capture of Dumbo itself. The work uses this collision of imagery to comment on global conflict, media representation, and cultural dominance. As with other provocative pieces such as Napalm, Banksy employs juxtaposition to confront viewers with uncomfortable truths about war and ideology. Animals frequently appear throughout his oeuvre, serving as symbolic stand-ins for innocence, society, and human behaviour within systems of power and conflict.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Dumbo was published in an edition of 15, signed and numbered in pencil  and  10 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 Dumbo, 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 Dumbo, 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 Dumbo Banksy's first print?

    No, Dumbo is not Banksy's first print. Dumbo was released much later, in 2014. It originated from his 2013 Better Out Than In New York residency and short film project, Rebel Rocket Attack.

     

    Is Dumbo signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 15 examples signed in pencil as well as 10 unsigned works.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Dumbo?

    Unlike his early 2000s prints which were mass-produced for the public, Dumbo is an incredibly rare VIP edition. Only 25 signed physical screenprints exist, all of which were hand-finished with watercolors. It was never released to the general public.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Dumbo privately?

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

     

    How much is Banksy's Dumbo 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 Dumbo Print

    If you own an original Dumbo 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 Dumbo 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 Dumbo  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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