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Banksy, Girl With Balloon (Unsigned), 2004

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Girl With Balloon (Unsigned), 2004
Screenprint on paper
70 x 50 cm
27 14/25 x 19 69/100 in.
Edition of 600
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On a Wall
Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy's most iconic and emotionally charged images, first appearing as a piece of street art on a London wall in 2002. It depicts a...
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Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy's most iconic and emotionally charged images, first appearing as a piece of street art on a London wall in 2002. It depicts a young girl reaching out toward a red, heart-shaped balloon being carried away by the wind — a simple yet powerful symbol of hope, love, innocence, or loss, depending on the viewer’s interpretation.

The unsigned edition of Girl with Balloon was released in 2004 by Pictures on Walls (POW), alongside a signed version. There were 600 unsigned prints produced, each screenprinted on high-quality paper. While these prints do not bear Banksy's signature, they are authentic, limited-edition pieces and hold significant value among collectors due to their rarity and the artwork’s cultural importance.

With its minimalist style — stark black and white imagery contrasted by the vibrant red balloon — Girl with Balloon has become a timeless visual statement and a cornerstone of Banksy’s career. The unsigned edition remains a more accessible entry point for collectors interested in owning a genuine piece of street art history.
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