US EditionLegal row could finally force mystery artist Banksy to reveal his real name
- Nicky Katz and Ray Howse sued Banksy’s company, Pest Control, for refusing to authenticate their print of “Monkey Queen,” acquired for $38,500.
- Banksy's mysterious identity may be revealed in a lawsuit filed in Britain, where the artist, known only as Robbie, might have to disclose his full identity.
- The collectors have waited three years for authentication of the limited edition print, which features a monkey as Queen Elizabeth, purchased for 30,000 pounds.
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Two art collectors have filed a lawsuit against artist Banksy for his "refusal" to confirm the authenticity of one of his famous images. The move could force him to reveal.
The end of a mysterious artist's mystery?
Two art collectors would sue the artist's company, Pest Control, for not wanting to authenticate the Banksy painting they had in their possession for years.
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His identity has long been the subject of speculation and investigation, but Banksy could be forced to reveal his real name if a dispute over an engraving of the late Queen Elizabeth II goes to court, reports The Guardian.
His identity has long been the subject of speculation and investigation, but Banksy could be forced to reveal his real name if a dispute over a work referring to the late Queen Elizabeth II goes to court, The Guardian reported.
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