Flying Copper (2003)

Flying Copper is one of Banksy’s earliest and most iconic artworks. The image was created for Turf War (2003), the street artist’s first show, appearing as a series of cardboard cut-outs, hanging from the ceiling surrounding Banksy’s punk portrait of Winston Churchill.

Unbelievably, this piece was once sold out of Banksy’s agent’s car boot, with a price tag of just £40. Now, some editions of this artwork have sold at auction for over £100,000. 

This rebellious piece is an early example of what has become one of Banksy’s favourite topics – his dislike of the police, with him once famously stating: “My main problem with cops is that they do what they’re told. They say, ‘Sorry mate, I’m just doing my job’ all the fucking time.”

This silkscreen print is from a limited edition of 600. It is unsigned but comes with a certificate of authenticity from Pest Control.

Size (cm): 115 x 86