Sale Ends (V.2) (2017)

Artist: Banksy (British, born 1974)
Title: Sale Ends (V.2)
Year: 2017
Medium: Screenprint in colours on Arches wove paper
Image Size: 395 × 658 mm (15 1/2 × 27 in)
Sheet Size: 572 × 767 mm (22 1/2 × 30 1/4 in)
Signature: Signed in pencil
Edition: Edition of 500
Publisher: Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.), London — blindstamp
Type of work: Limited edition screenprint
Framing: Framed
Certificate: Accompanied by a new Pest Control Office COA

Description

Sale Ends (V.2) (2017) is one of Banksy’s most searing commentaries on contemporary consumer culture. The image portrays a group of worshippers kneeling reverently before a “SALE ENDS TODAY” sign—turning a mundane piece of retail advertising into an object of blind devotion.

This powerful parody of mass consumption directly targets the rituals of modern capitalism, highlighting how consumer urgency can take on a near-religious fervour. The stark juxtaposition of worship and shopping underscores Banksy’s critique of material obsession and the emotional manipulation inherent in marketing.

Published by Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.) in a signed edition of 500, the print is executed on high-quality Arches wove paper with the official P.O.W. blindstamp. As with all authentic Banksy prints, this example is accompanied by a new Pest Control Office certificate, confirming authenticity and transfer of ownership.

Framed and preserved with full margins, this edition is considered a central work in Banksy’s exploration of capitalism, mass behaviour, and cultural hypnosis.

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FAQ

Is this print authentic?
Yes — it includes a newly issued Pest Control Office COA, the only valid authentication for Banksy.

What is the edition size?
Edition of 500 signed prints.

Is the artwork signed?
Yes — hand-signed in pencil by Banksy.

What does the image represent?
A satirical depiction of consumers worshipping a sale sign, critiquing the spiritual emptiness of consumerism.

Who published the edition?
Pictures on Walls (P.O.W.), Banksy's original publisher.

Is the work framed?
Yes — it is presented framed.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — with full insurance and secure packaging.