Banksy Heads to the Bank

Banksy's painting, which self-destructed after selling for $1.4 million, was resold by Sotheby's for $25.4 million, setting a new record for the artist. The piece, retitled 'Love is in the Bin', was expected to sell for $5.5 to $8.2 million but exceeded expectations after a competitive bidding process involving nine bidders. The final price more than doubled Banksy's previous auction record of $12.1 million for 'Devolved Parliament' in 2019.

What was the original sale price of the Banksy painting that self-destructed?

• $2.5 million

• $3.6 million

• $4.7 million

• $1.4 million

How much did the Banksy painting sell for at Sotheby's after being retitled?

• $30.2 million

• $25.4 million

• $20.1 million

• $15.3 million

How many bidders competed for the Banksy painting at the Sotheby's auction?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What was the estimated sale range for the Banksy painting at the Sotheby's auction?

• $5.5 million to $8.2 million

• $9.5 million to $12.2 million

• $3.5 million to $5.2 million

• $7.5 million to $10.2 million

What was Banksy's previous auction record before the sale of 'Love is in the Bin'?

• $13.1 million

• $12.1 million

• $11.1 million

• $10.1 million