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Banksy Art Removed From Wall

The BBC reports that a man has cut a Banksy art mural out of his workshop wall in Bristol after fearing it could be painted over. Martin Trent said the spray-painted image of a monkey riding a bomb had been authenticated by a friend who knew the elusive artist. The 2 sq ft mural, complete with a Banksy signature, was painted on the wall in Easton about seven years ago, but is now in a secure lock-up. The art work has now gone on sale, and has already attracted an offer of £20,000. "We finished painting the wall and the next day [the mural] arrived. We could've painted over it," said Mr Trent. "I liked it on the wall, but the other graffiti was getting closer and closer and I'd heard of a few being painted over. "It has been pleasurable to have it over the last year, but I've realised there is a lot of interest there," he added. Last week, a host of Banksy's work was sold at art auction in London, with prices topping £100,000. (For full source and full article click the Headline). Irish Art