Banksy's 'Mild Mild West' building in Bristol up for auction
A building in Bristol's Stokes Croft district, featuring Banksy's 1999 mural 'Mild Mild West', is being auctioned by Hollis Morgan on November 24, 2024. The property, purchased for £55,000 when vacant, now houses rental rooms and ground-floor shops. It carries a guide price of £750,000. Auctioneer Andrew Morgan expects strong local interest, noting Banksy's Bristol roots. The mural was created after Banksy witnessed police raiding a New Year's party on Winterstoke Road.
Key facts
- Building in Stokes Croft, Bristol features Banksy's 'Mild Mild West' mural
- Mural created in 1999 after Banksy saw police raiding a New Year's party
- Property was empty when current owner bought it for £55,000
- Now a mixed-use property with rental rooms and ground-floor shops
- Auction by Hollis Morgan scheduled for November 24, 2024
- Guide price set at £750,000
- Andrew Morgan, director and auctioneer at Hollis Morgan, expects strong interest
- Hollis Morgan previously sold a Banksy drawing at a charity auction
Entities
Artists
- Banksy
Institutions
- Hollis Morgan
Locations
- Bristol
- Stokes Croft
- Winterstoke Road
- United Kingdom