RESIDENTS in the North East will get a chance to see artwork from famous and anonymous street artist Banksy later this month before the piece is auctioned off for an expected seven-figure sum.

The Merrivale Stable, part of Banksy’s 2021 ‘Great British Spraycation’ series will go on view at North East Auction House Anderson & Garland in Newcastle between Monday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26, 10am-3pm.

The small stable, which was added to Merrivale Model Village in Great Yarmouth during the summer, is one of the biggest parts of the ‘Great British Spraycation’ exhibition from the prolific artist.

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After people in the North East have been able to view the work from Banksy, it will then be auctioned as part of the Modern Art and Design Auction on January 27, where it’s expected to fetch a hefty price.

It is only the second time a Banksy art piece has been available to view in the North East since some of his work was shown off to the public in 2006.

Anderson and Garland’s managing director, Julian Thomson, has expressed her delight at having the ‘rare’ Banksy piece in the region.

The Northern Echo: This is just the second time a Banksy piece has come to the North East, since their work was displayed in 2006.This is just the second time a Banksy piece has come to the North East, since their work was displayed in 2006.

The Northern Echo: After its display in Newcastle, it will be sold at auction, expected to fetch a seven figure bid.After its display in Newcastle, it will be sold at auction, expected to fetch a seven figure bid.

She said: “We’re delighted to bring a Banksy to Newcastle. It’s an absolute privilege to auction work by such an iconic artist, and we’re thrilled to be able to give people in the North East the opportunity to see such a rare work of art when it goes on view next week.”

Owners of Merrivale Model Village in Great Yarmouth and the artwork, Frank and Frances Newsome, have decided to auction the piece over fears the original could be stolen and are hoping that the sale will secure the future of the tourist attraction. The original is to be replaced in the model village by a replica.

The live auction of The Merrivale Stable (Lot 685) will be available to view online at andersonandgarland.com on January 27 at around 12.15pm.

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