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The Simpsons BANKSY Original Drawing From "MoneyBART" (Fox, 2010)....
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$168,000.00
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Description
The Simpsons BANKSY Original Drawing From "MoneyBART" (Fox, 2010). In 2010, the elusive British street artist BANKSY made a striking and controversial contribution to The Simpsons television series by creating and designing a special version of the show's opening sequence. This episode, titled "MoneyBART" (Season 22, Episode MABF18), aired on October 10, 2010, and immediately captured public attention for its dark, satirical tone. BANKSY's sequence begins with a fairly typical Simpsons intro but quickly descends into a bleak and dystopian portrayal of the mass production of Simpsons merchandise by emaciated workers; including children and assorted endangered animal species. Offered in this lot is an original one-of-a-kind signed work of art by BANKSY that replicates the final storyboard image from this iconic/notorious 3-minute opening. The sequence culminates in a final shot of Fox Studios surrounded with razor-wire topped fences. This FOX Studios image is rendered in graphite and measures 7"x 4.5" on 8.5" x 6" paper. Beneath the original drawing, on the left, is inscribed "For Bonnie (heart) X", and on the right is BANKSY's signature. The artwork is mounted on board and housed in a simple frame without glass that measures 11" x 9". A second dedication is handwritten on the back of the frame and reads "Thanks, Bonnie. You do a fine job - B". On a fun note, the back of the frame which Banksy chose to house this priceless masterpiece still bears a Vermont Outlet price tag of $1.49. This drawing was gifted to Simpsons Producer Bonita Pietila by Banksy and delivered to her office on the 20th Century FOX Lot in 2010. It has been carefully stored ever since in a custom-made UV protected, plexiglass case which is included in the lot. This original artwork by the legendary street artist, political activist and film director, BANKSY, which replicates a notably controversial opening from television's longest running scripted series, makes this lot the absolute apex of Simpsons collecting. Minor wear on the frame only. Artwork is in Very Good condition.From the Personal Archive of The Simpsons Producer Bonita Pietila.
More information about Simpsons. See also: Simpsons art, The Simpsons Artist.
Auction Info
2025 October 17 - 21 The Art of Anime and Everything Cool - Volume VII Signature® Auction #7403 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2025
17th-21st
Friday-Tuesday
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