Lot 14 · Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge: Banksy and 21st Century Editions
Control (H9-8), from the series: The Virtues
Damien Hirst · Image & Panel 1200 x 960 mm
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- Estimate
- £8,000–£12,000 hammer ≈ $9,074–$13,611
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge: Banksy and 21st Century Editions, London · 21 September 2022
- Dimensions
- Image & Panel 1200 x 960 mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3435954
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3435954 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3435954
Damien Hirst, Control (H9-8), from the series: The Virtues. Christie's, 21 Sep 2022, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3435954.
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Damien Hirst, Control (H9-8), from the series: The Virtues. Christie's, 21 Sep 2022, lot 14. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3435954.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damien Hirst | Kew, from Veils (H4-6) | $17,163 | Phillips, Jan 2023 | |
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