Banksy artwork sold at auction for three times estimate by band who changed name for piece

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

Banksy artwork sold at auction for three times estimate by band who changed name for piece

The band formerly known as Exit Through The Gift Shop gave up their name in return for a piece of artwork by Banksy.

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! sells for over $2m at auction in US

Painting created in 2010 for band who agreed to change their name bought for more than three times its estimate

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! smashes estimate after being sold by band

The piece was acquired by Rcnstrct Studio in Hollywood.

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! smashes estimate after being sold by band

The piece was acquired by Rcnstrct Studio in Hollywood.

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! smashes estimate after being sold by band

Banksy artwork Brace Yourself! has sold for 2,032,000 US dollars (£1,644,132), more than three times its original estimate, during an auction featuring a performance from the band that inspired the piece.