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Artist: Banksy (1974–)
Title: Barcode Leopard
Year: 2004
Medium: Screenprint in black
Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm (19.68 × 27.55 in) — framed
Signature: Unsigned; red ink stamped signature
Edition: Edition of 600 unsigned + 150 signed
Type of work: Limited edition screenprint
Framing: Framed
Provenance: Private collection, France
Certificate: Pest Control certificate provided
Barcode Leopard (2004) is one of Banksy’s most recognizable and symbolically charged screenprints, blending dark humor with incisive social commentary. The artwork depicts a leopard escaping from a wheeled cage that doubles as a barcode—an image that has become synonymous with the artist’s critique of consumerism, captivity, and commodification.
Printed in black ink, this edition was produced in two formats: 600 unsigned prints (bearing the red stamped signature) and 150 signed prints. This example belongs to the unsigned edition, identified by its red ink signature stamp and official numbering.
The composition masterfully juxtaposes a wild animal—symbolizing nature, freedom, and vitality—with a barcode “cage” representing the dehumanizing logic of mass consumption. As often with Banksy, the image carries layered interpretations: a protest against illegal wildlife trade, a critique of entertainment industries exploiting animals, and a metaphor for the way consumer society traps both nature and humans in standardized, mechanized systems.
A powerful and collectible work from Banksy’s early 2000s period, accompanied by its official Pest Control certificate, ensuring full authenticity.
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Is this an authentic Banksy print?
Yes — it comes with a Pest Control certificate, the only valid authentication for Banksy artworks.
Is this print signed?
No — it is from the unsigned edition, marked with Banksy’s red stamped signature.
What is the edition size?
The work was produced in 600 unsigned prints and 150 signed prints.
Is the artwork framed?
Yes — it is presented framed.
What does the Barcode Leopard symbolize?
It critiques:
• illegal wildlife exploitation
• the commodification of nature
• consumerism as a form of conceptual imprisonment
• the tension between freedom and capitalism
Why is this work important in Banksy’s career?
It is one of the artist’s early iconic images, combining street-art simplicity with layered political commentary.
Is worldwide shipping available?
Yes — with insurance and tracking.
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