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Because I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print by Banksy 2004 - MyArtBroker

Because I’m Worthless (red)
Unsigned Print

Banksy

£17,000-£25,000 Value Indicator

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20,000-29,000 Value Indicator

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¥3,100,000-¥4,560,000 Value Indicator

$21,000-$30,000 Value Indicator

14% AAGR (5YR)

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Screenprint, 2004
Unsigned Print Edition of 175
H 50cm x W 35cm

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseArtwork
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
December 2020Phillips Hong Kong - Hong KongBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print
November 2020Tate Ward Auctions - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print
March 2020Forum Auctions London - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print
February 2020Tate Ward Auctions - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print
December 2018Bonhams Knightsbridge - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print
October 2016Forum Auctions London - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (red) - Unsigned Print

Meaning & Analysis

In this print, Banksy uses one of his most famous symbols, the rat, which references the famous French graffiti artist Blek Le Rat. Banksy regularly uses the rat as a motif in a number of his artworks - whether this is pure coincidence or whether it’s due to the fact that “rat” is an anagram of art is not certain. The image shows a rat in Banksy’s signature stencil-style, wearing a Peace chain, holding a placard that drips in red (or pink) graffiti reading, ‘Because I’m Worthless.'

As with all Banksy artworks, there are multiple interpretations of this much sought-after screen print. Banksy famously uses the rat to symbolise 'the masses' and working public at large, thus representing the way that society deems such “vermin” as worthless. However, Banksy is also slightly mocking the L’Oreal strapline ‘Because I’m Worth it’, which might be seen as a subversive nod to neoliberal consumer capitalism and its relationship to the exploitation of the working class.

The Banksy Placard Rat series also includes Get Out While You Can and Welcome To Hell.

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