I removed Banksy's work from walls around the UK - now they're in my gallery and worth millions
Olivia Shea
Published Sep 17, 2026
MOST people can only hope to see a Banksy – never mind owning at least THIRTEEN of them.
But that is exactly what art dealer John Brandler boasts in his £25million collection of street artwork, which is now going on public display.
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Banksy’s work is being shown alongside murals by Pure Evil, My Dog Sighs and Blek le Rat.
John is giving the public a chance to enjoy the famous art at galleries in Newmarket, Haver Hill and Bury St Edmonds, after the pieces were legally removed from walls.
Speaking of the works, John said: “When Banksy does something on your wall, it is a poison chalice.
“People are happy they are there, but if the pieces are left to themselves they last about three months.
He added: “I would like to be the one to decide what happens to them.”
The art dealer now hopes to see the UK host a specialist street art gallery.
Sandcastle Child
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BANKSY painted this mural on a building in Lowestoft, Suffolk, during his Great British Staycation of 2021.
The owners of the building, Gary and Nadine Schwartz, opted to remove it from their wall and sell it.
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Now it is thought to be worth £2.5million.
It is on display in Bury St Edmunds.
Hula-Hooping Girl
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THIS is one of Banksy’s most famous paintings and appeared on a street wall in Nottingham during 2020.
John claims it was going to be destroyed if he didn’t buy it.
He said: “It was interrupting his [the owner’s] business, so he [the owner] was going to water jet it off the building.”
It is worth £5million and is on exhibition in Newmarket.
Gangster Rat
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COLLECTOR John rescued this Banksy artwork from a North London pub which was being demolished in 2010.
The small graffiti is thought to be worth £250,000 and is on show at Bury St Edmunds.
Paparazzi
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ANOTHER bollard decorated by Banksy, this time featuring his depiction of paparazzi.
It was done in 2003 by stencil, and collectors say it is a rare piece of his work.
It is worth £125,000 and is on display in Bury St Edmunds.
Bomb Hugger
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THIS was a placard handed out in the 2003 anti-war demonstrations to thousands of protestors.
It is thought many of the recipients would have no idea it was done by the artist.
It’s believed to be worth £85,000 and based in Bury St Edmunds.
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Love In The Air
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THIS stencil of a young man throwing flowers is thought to be worth £1.75million despite its small size.
It is on display as punters walk into the door in the Newmarket exhibition.
