Bidspirit auction | Banksy ”My Tap's Been Phoned”

Banksy ”My Tap's Been Phoned” LE Lithograph - Limited edition lithograph after the satirical street art image commonly associated with Banksy, titled ”My Tap's Been Phoned.” The composition depicts one of Banksy's signature childlike figures standing beneath a dripping outdoor faucet, accompanied by the humorous phrases ”Brinngg! Brinngg!” and ”Oh no... my tap's been phoned.” Combining dark humor with themes of surveillance, communication, and everyday absurdity, the work reflects the witty social commentary and unmistakable visual language that have made Banksy one of the world's most recognizable contemporary street artists. This example bears a printed Banksy-style stencil mark lower right and is numbered 36/500 in pencil lower right. The sheet also features an embossed publisher's seal and additional blind stamps within the paper margin. Printed on heavyweight art paper with wide margins and presented unframed. Sheet size: 19 1/2” x 15 1/2”. Banksy is the pseudonymous British street artist whose identity remains unknown. Emerging from the Bristol underground art scene in the 1990s, Banksy gained international recognition for his satirical stencil works addressing politics, consumerism, war, authority, and social justice. His artworks have appeared on walls, streets, and public spaces worldwide and have become some of the most recognizable images in contemporary art. Attributed Note: This lot is cataloged as attributed to Banksy. Esquis Auctions makes no guarantee regarding authorship, authenticity, provenance, publication history, or edition status. Bidders are encouraged to examine all photographs and available documentation and make their own determination regarding authenticity prior to bidding.