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King Of The Swingers

"... Banksy's buddy, looking at £80,000 at auction"

Back in 2001 Banksy was commissioned by Greenpeace to highlight the plight of deforestation.  His creative idea - part of the 'Save or Delete' campaign' - was to paint a picture of the lovable characters of The Jungle Book lined up in front of their executioner awaiting their inevitable fate. 

The visual had been intended for use on posters, billboards and postcards to bring the world's attention to the devastating impact of cutting down trees. But alas, because of copyright issues with the the Disney Corporation over the use of its characters, Greenpeace decided not to use it.

Banksy held onto the sizeable work, which measures 66X90 inches, and later gave it to a friend who is now to sell it at auction where it is expected to fetch £80,000!

The previously unseen work shows a masked axe-man preparing to execute Shere Khan, Mowgli, Baloo the Bear, King Louie and baby elephant Hathi Junior, all of whom are blindfolded with their arms tied.  What we love however is the extent to which King Louie, just seems more concerned about undoing a banana with his feet. Genius.

Krushed & Sorted ... this crew sound pretty fine aswell...

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By Sammy on 15/12/10