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Blur artwork sells for more than £60,000

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Banksy original artwork goes for ten times its estimate

The artwork for Blur’s 2003 album ’Think Tank’ was sold yesterday at (October 25) at Bonham’s Auction House in London for £62,400.

The painting was created by cult artist Banksy and reached ten times its original estimated price.

The anonymous buyer said: "I'm delighted to purchase this particular work from the Think Tank group of works by Banksy. This work will remain in a private collection of pop art here in England."

Banksy was recently involved in the sabotaging copies of Paris Hilton’s debut album with the help of Gnarls Barkley member Danger Mouse.

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