It's sometimes the only way to buy Banksy's work.
Naked Man Hanging From Window, also called Naked Man, or Well Hung Lover is located on a wall in Frogmore Street, Bristol, England. This famous Banksy mural shows a man hanging from a window after his clandestine affair looks set to be discovered by his mistress’s husband as he searches for him out of the 'window'.
With typical Banksy irony, it was daubed on the side of a sexual health clinic although, according to the clinic’s director in the book Home Sweet Home, when Banksy was told this by email, he responded to say that hadn’t realized it was a sexual health clinic and thought it was funny.
According to Banksy Explained, it was painted in 2006 and is the first legal piece of street art in the UK following a survey by Bristol City Council, resulting in retrospective permission and protection being granted for the mural, despite featuring nudity.
The estate agent Hollis Morgan is selling the five bedroom building – and so the Banksy – with a new 250-year lease at an auction next year. It comes with a guide price of £700,000 (US$887,000).
The auction, which will be streamed live, is due to take place on 12 February 2025.
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