"A UK High Court judge ruled on 4 March that there is an "arguable case" for the court order, which was filed by McPartlin and Donnelly in August 2025. It centres on a relationship between the duo and an unidentified art consultant, only referred to in the filing as 'X'. The anonymous party handled the pair's purchase of six Banksy prints for a combined £550,000 from the art dealer, Andrew Lilley."
"However Lilley allegedly received only £300,000 for the works. McPartlin and Donnelly are seeking clarification over this £250,000 discrepancy and have expressed concern that "secret and unauthorised profits" may have been taken within the chain of transaction. Lilley will now be forced to reveal to disclose details of his trading with the unnamed intermediary."
"The duo also claim they received £11,000 for their sale of one of Banksy's Napalm prints, via the intermediary, which they now believe sold for £13,000. Information regarding 22 sales are being sought."
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly obtained a UK High Court ruling on 4 March allowing them to trace transaction details of artworks they own. The case involves an unnamed art consultant who handled their purchase of six Banksy prints for £550,000 from dealer Andrew Lilley, though Lilley allegedly received only £300,000. The £250,000 discrepancy raises concerns about unauthorized profits taken by the intermediary. The consultant was appointed on a 10% commission basis, with the relationship ending in September 2021. Additionally, the duo claim a Banksy Napalm print they sold for £11,000 actually sold for £13,000. Information regarding 22 sales is being sought. The court ruled there is an arguable case for the order, and Lilley must now disclose trading details previously withheld on confidentiality grounds.
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