Lot 98

Work is in overall good condition. A light crease is seen to the lower center of the sheet. Well framed with wear to the edges 97 x 78cm.


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Private collection, Melbourne

Recognised as the pioneer of Paris street art, Blek le Rat has been painting committed pieces in the streets since the early eighties. He is often described as 'the father of stencil graffiti'. Banksy has acknowledged Blek's influence stating "every time I think I've painted something slightly original, I find out that Blek le Rat has done it as well, only twenty years earlier".