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Fine art by Banksy silkscreen limited-edition screenprint by the anonymous street artist Banksy, titled Sale Ends (V.2) (2017).The artwork is a sharp satire on consumerism, depicting figures in a style reminiscent of Renaissance religious paintings—specifically the Lamentation of Christ. In this modern parody, the figures are not mourning a deity, but rather the end of a retail sale, represented by the bold red "SALE ENDS TODAY" sign that replaces Jesus or the cross.Key Facts & VersionsBanksy has released two main versions of this motif:Version 1 (2006): Originally created for his Barely Legal show in Los Angeles. It features four female figures mourning the sign.Version 2 (2017): Released to mark the closing of the print house Pictures on Walls. This version, which matches your image, includes five figures (three men and two women) and features more detailed rendering in their cloaks. |
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