"The piece, known as "Tagging Robot," was by an art-shipping firm that extracted an entire section of brick wall from the building at Stillwell and Neptune avenues and transported it to a brewery in Bridgeport, Conn. The Ruocco family, six siblings who own the building, said the sale fetched less than $500,000, with the buyer also covering roughly $75,000 in removal and transport costs."
"The mural, painted shortly after Superstorm Sandy, depicts a robot spray-painting a barcode and drew crowds after its appearance during Banksy's New York residency. After initially protecting the work with a roll-down gate and security, the family struggled to find buyers as interest in Banksy cooled and logistical challenges mounted. The family ultimately brokered a deal with Foolproof Brewery in Bridgeport, which previously acquired another Banksy mural."
A Banksy mural titled Tagging Robot was removed from a Coney Island building and transported to a brewery in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Ruocco family, six siblings who own the building, said the sale brought in less than $500,000 while the buyer covered about $75,000 in removal and transport costs. The mural, painted shortly after Superstorm Sandy, shows a robot spray-painting a barcode and drew crowds during Banksy's New York residency. The family initially secured the piece with a roll-down gate and security but struggled to find buyers as interest cooled. The siblings split proceeds evenly and plan to sell the building.
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