Artist: Banksy (b. 1974)
Title: Grin Reaper
Date: 2005
Medium: Screenprint in colors
Dimensions: 70 × 44 cm (27½ × 17⅜ in.)
Edition: 300
Signature: Hand-signed, dated, numbered, and embossed on the lower part
Publisher: Pictures on Walls, London
Certificate: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Pest Control Office
Condition: Framed
Description: Banksy’s Grin Reaper (2005) is one of the artist’s most recognizable and provocative screenprints, depicting the Grim Reaper wielding a scythe and a mischievous smiley face — a powerful juxtaposition of humor and mortality. Published by Pictures on Walls, London, the edition is limited to 300 copies, each hand-signed, dated, numbered, and embossed by Banksy. This example is framed and comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Pest Control Office, the sole body authorized to verify Banksy’s works. A quintessential image of the artist’s satirical style and social commentary.
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Yes. Grin Reaper (2005) is an original limited-edition screenprint by Banksy, published by Pictures on Walls (POW) and fully authenticated by Pest Control, the artist’s official verification body.
The edition consists of 300 hand-signed prints, each signed, dated, numbered, and embossed on the lower section of the sheet.
Yes. This artwork comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued by Pest Control Office, the only entity authorized to certify Banksy’s works.
The work is a color screenprint, a technique central to Banksy’s early studio editions produced with Pictures on Walls.
The print measures:
70 × 44 cm (27½ × 17⅜ in.).
The artwork features the Grim Reaper holding a scythe and wearing a yellow smiley face mask — a darkly humorous commentary on death, fear, and pop culture. This tension between morbidity and playful iconography is a hallmark of Banksy’s social satire.
Yes. Signed early POW editions, especially from 2003–2005, are highly sought-after. Grin Reaper is considered one of Banksy’s blue-chip prints, prized for its iconic imagery and strong market demand.
Yes. This example is sold framed and in excellent condition, ready to display.
Absolutely. We provide secure worldwide shipping, including professional packaging, tracking, and full insurance coverage.
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