Auctioneer on 'stolen' Banksy
– Frederic Thut, Auctioneer at Fine Art Auctions MiamiWe have been contacted by some authorities, and we asked them to give us the proof that this work is illegal to sell. As soon as they do that, we will not sell it because we do not have the right to sell illegally. We are a legal company, and we are proving our responsibility as much as we can. We will not sell this work if there is any legal problem with it. As of today, we didn't get any news about that.
Locals stage Banksy protest
Locals in Harringay have been protesting against the sale of a Banksy which was taken from the wall of Poundland in Wood Green.
'New Banksy' appears at site of 'stolen' mural
It appears graffiti artist Banksy has had the final word after a piece of his artwork was ripped from a wall in a London street.
Banksy painting ripped from north London wall.
A painting by street artist Banksy which was ripped from a wall in Wood Green earlier this month goes on sale in Miami at the weekend.