
Stop & Search
A young Black girl in a bright yellow dress innocently searches through the pockets of a British soldier, who stands with his hands raised against a white wall. The image subverts traditional power dynamics, using the innocence of childhood to challenge and mock the authoritative practice of stop and search policing. Banksy's signature stencil style delivers a sharp political commentary on systemic racism and state control with characteristic wit and simplicity.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 22, 2026
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Sold: $23,220
Lot 50
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