> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/banksy · updated 2026-11-02

# Banksy (b. 1973)

## What is Banksy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,006 auction results for Banksy at 99 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,232 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,230–$30,325, n=320). The auction record is $24,267,135 for Love is in the Bin (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love is in the Bin | Acrylic paint | $24,267,135 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Game Changer, 2020 | Oil paint | $23,102,087 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Sunflowers from Petrol Station, 2005 | Oil paint | $14,558,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Love is in the Air, 2005 | Oil paint | $12,903,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Boy and Dog in Stop and Search, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $9,724,500 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 6 | Subject to Availability, 2009 | Oil paint | $6,346,768 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Sale Ends Today, 2006 | Oil paint | $6,058,805 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | The Leopard and Lamb, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $5,432,364 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 9 | Crude Oil (Vettriano), 2005 | Oil on canvas, in artist’s frame | $5,432,288 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Girl with Balloon (Diptych), 2005 | Painting | $4,183,942 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 129 | $210,556 |
| Prints | 1,440 | $19,133 |
| Other | 462 | $2,750 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,375 |
| Sculpture | 96 | $1,582 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $408,550 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,204 | $23,196 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 693 | $2,446 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,006 results from 99 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Banksy is a British (modern) artist with 3,820 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Banksy sold in 2026 for $1,674,862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Banksy works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Banksy work worth?

Across 2,976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banksy work is $10,478.

The median Banksy print sells for $14,037 across 2,187 lots.

The median Banksy sculpture sells for $1,526 across 148 lots.

The median Banksy painting sells for $354,314 across 138 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Banksy prints typically sell for $3,958–$48,410 (the middle half of 1,401 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Banksy prints typically sell for $1,100–$21,838 (the middle half of 565 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2,480 | $14,037†‡ | $1.6M | 88.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 151 | $354,314†‡ | $24.3M | 91.4% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $13,693 | $719,902 | 81.3% | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 176 | $1,526†‡ | $2M | 84.1% | 2026-06-26 |
| Photography | 7 | $7,397 | $91,412 | — | 2024-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 388 | $207,690†‡ | $24.3M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Banksy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,480 lots) median $14,037 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (151 lots) median $354,314, record $24,267,135. A typical Banksy painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 388 lots) the median is $207,690.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 565 | $1,100–$21,838†‡ | $3,155†‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,401 | $3,958–$48,410†‡ | $20,215†‡ | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $1,383–$69,376‡ | $10,374‡ | $818,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $69,880–$394,191‡ | $134,954‡ | $4.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $156,912–$1.1M†‡ | $400,416†‡ | $23.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $469,928–$3.7M‡ | $930,600‡ | $24.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,301–$36,969 | $2,312 | $247,014 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $959–$2,158†‡ | $1,332†‡ | $257,658 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $11,806–$158,237†‡ | $52,117†‡ | $2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $341,354–$597,898 | $380,117 | $1.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $24.3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $23.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $719,902 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $402,156 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Banksy worth?

Across 2,976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banksy work is $10,478. The median Banksy print sells for $14,037 across 2,187 lots. The median Banksy sculpture sells for $1,526 across 148 lots. The median Banksy painting sells for $354,314 across 138 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Banksy prints typically sell for $3,958–$48,410 (the middle half of 1,401 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Banksy prints typically sell for $1,100–$21,838 (the middle half of 565 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Banksy print?

Based on 2,187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banksy print is $14,037. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Banksy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Banksy print is $1,593,780.

### What is the average price of a Banksy sculpture?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banksy sculpture is $1,526. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Banksy's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Banksy sculpture is $2,041,064.

### What is the average price of a Banksy painting?

Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banksy painting is $354,314. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Banksy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Banksy painting is $24,267,135.

### What is the average price of a medium Banksy print?

Based on 1,401 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Banksy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Banksy print?

Based on 565 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Banksy print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Banksy's auction record?

Banksy's auction record is $24,267,135, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Banksy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/banksy (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.