\n The pieces, created in 2003 and distributed during the Anti-Iraq War March, are being sold by Eastbourne Auctions.\n<\/p>\n
\n The works are from an early stage in Banksy\u2019s career, before his work became widely recognised in the commercial art market.\n<\/p>\n
\n Jeannette May of Eastbourne Auctions said: “We are incredibly excited to have discovered these two works from Banksy.\n<\/p>\n
\n “He is, of course, well known for his works but these two go back to a very early part of his fascinating career.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We are anticipating a high level of interest when it comes to auction next week.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Bomb Hugger is a spray paint piece on cardboard (Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n
\n The pieces are both estimated to fetch between \u00a32,000 and \u00a33,000 each.\n<\/p>\n
\n The first artwork, Bomb Hugger, is a spray paint piece on cardboard and one of Banksy\u2019s most recognisable anti-war images.\n<\/p>\n
\n It is “a child embracing a missile as if it were a teddy bear.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The second piece, Yellow Chopper \u2013 \u201cWrong War,\u201d is spray paint stencil on cardboard.\n<\/p>\n
\n It features a military helicopter in Banksy\u2019s recognisable stencil style, paired with an unambiguous political message.\n<\/p>\n
\n Wrong War, spray paint stencil on cardboard (Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n
\n Both works use a juxtaposition of imagery that is characteristic of Banksy\u2019s early anti-war output, the auctioneers said.\n<\/p>\n
\n Buyers can bid online for a rare chance to acquire these “inspiring” early pieces on Thursday, February 26, at 9.30am.\n<\/p>\n
\n In November 2023, Eastbourne Auctions sold a book which was signed by Banksy for \u00a33,400 at auction after it was bought in a charity shop.\n<\/p>\n
\n The book, titled Wall and Piece, was purchased for \u00a33 at a shop in Eastbourne.\n<\/p>\n
\n The original Banksy artwork in St Leonards (Image: Hastings Borough Council)\n<\/p>\n