SCOTT REYBURN

In a photo provided by Sotheby’s, the moment when Banksy’s “Girl with Balloon” was destroyed by a remote-control shredder, at Sotheby’s. The British street artist Banksy appeared to pull off one of his most spectacular pranks, with a frame that shredded his “Girl With Balloon” after it sold for $1.4 million at an auction. (Sotheby’s via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY BANKSY PAINTING DESTROYED BY SCOTT REYBURN FOR OCT. 7, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

October 6, 2018 at 4:34 pm

Banksy painting self-destructs after fetching $1.4 million at Sotheby’s

British street artist Banksy appeared to pull off one of his most spectacular pranks, with a frame that shredded his “Girl With Balloon” after it...

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