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Banksy, Jack and Jill (signed), 2005
Asset value
49.072 €
Issue price per Splint
50 €
Total number of Splints
956
Investment horizon in years
2 to 4
Return-to-Risk Assessment
7/10
Since launch May ‘25
+2.7%
Main reasons to invest
Return Potential📈: An investment of 500 EUR could reach an estimated value of 1,043 EUR in 5 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratio⚖️: With just 3.5% annual total costs (including exit fees), your net profit could be 20.2% per year.
Cultural Commentary with a Childlike Twist 🎯 : Few artworks balance innocence and rebellion like Jack and Jill. It disarms with charm, then hits with meaning—making it not only collectible, but unforgettable.
Description
Investment Thesis 📝
1. Fair Entry Price with Strong Historical Discount
Acquired at €43.7k, this signed screenprint is priced 22% below its estimated market value of €53.7k. Comparable works are listed at €66k in active galleries. Signed, numbered, and expected to include a Pest Control COA, this piece offers exceptional value and strong secondary market positioning.
2. Cultural Significance with Proven Liquidity
With 56 historical auction points, Jack and Jill is one of Banksy’s most collected and referenced prints. The powerful juxtaposition of innocence and militarization has anchored its popularity for over a decade. Its edition of 350 signed works adds narrative and numerical scarcity.
3. Strong Returns with Market Confidence
Historical CAGR sits at 26.2% (past 12 years), with a 50th percentile (VaR) outcome projecting €114k—a 20.2% net CAGR. The Sharpe ratio of 0.49 confirms attractive risk-adjusted performance. Notably, the current 22% discount wasn’t included in this return model, offering hidden upside.
1. Fair Entry Price with Strong Historical Discount
Acquired at €43.7k, this signed screenprint is priced 22% below its estimated market value of €53.7k. Comparable works are listed at €66k in active galleries. Signed, numbered, and expected to include a Pest Control COA, this piece offers exceptional value and strong secondary market positioning.
2. Cultural Significance with Proven Liquidity
With 56 historical auction points, Jack and Jill is one of Banksy’s most collected and referenced prints. The powerful juxtaposition of innocence and militarization has anchored its popularity for over a decade. Its edition of 350 signed works adds narrative and numerical scarcity.
3. Strong Returns with Market Confidence
Historical CAGR sits at 26.2% (past 12 years), with a 50th percentile (VaR) outcome projecting €114k—a 20.2% net CAGR. The Sharpe ratio of 0.49 confirms attractive risk-adjusted performance. Notably, the current 22% discount wasn’t included in this return model, offering hidden upside.
Exit Options at Maturity 🚪
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the print will be sold to a private collector or offered as single lots at an auction for contemporary art. An auction is considered if the price has developed to the point where the minimum bid matches the market value and there is high demand for works by the artist. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the print will be sold to a private collector or offered as single lots at an auction for contemporary art. An auction is considered if the price has developed to the point where the minimum bid matches the market value and there is high demand for works by the artist. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
Why Invest in This Category? 🎨
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in a blue-chip artist offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors.
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in a blue-chip artist offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors.
Why Invest in This Asset? 💎
Banksy’s Jack and Jill isn’t just a print—it’s a paradox. It invites viewers into a seemingly innocent world of childhood play, only to confront them with bulletproof vests and “POLICE” lettering stamped across the children’s chests. That juxtaposition—between joy and control, freedom and surveillance—is classic Banksy. It’s a provocation that has kept this work at the forefront of collectors' minds since its 2005 release.
What makes this print especially powerful is how it captures a universal concern in a deceptively simple way. It speaks to parents, policy critics, and everyday people who are growing more conscious of societal overreach and the loss of innocence. And unlike many of Banksy's street pieces, Jack and Jill was conceived purely for print—its clarity, intent, and execution were built for collection.
In a world saturated with digital images and fleeting attention, Jack and Jill remains iconic because it offers permanence: it is an artifact of early 2000s political critique, a piece of print history, and a cultural relic that continues to feel eerily relevant.
Banksy’s Jack and Jill isn’t just a print—it’s a paradox. It invites viewers into a seemingly innocent world of childhood play, only to confront them with bulletproof vests and “POLICE” lettering stamped across the children’s chests. That juxtaposition—between joy and control, freedom and surveillance—is classic Banksy. It’s a provocation that has kept this work at the forefront of collectors' minds since its 2005 release.
What makes this print especially powerful is how it captures a universal concern in a deceptively simple way. It speaks to parents, policy critics, and everyday people who are growing more conscious of societal overreach and the loss of innocence. And unlike many of Banksy's street pieces, Jack and Jill was conceived purely for print—its clarity, intent, and execution were built for collection.
In a world saturated with digital images and fleeting attention, Jack and Jill remains iconic because it offers permanence: it is an artifact of early 2000s political critique, a piece of print history, and a cultural relic that continues to feel eerily relevant.
Context in Time ⏳
With renewed global interest in politically charged art and Banksy’s rising prominence across institutional and private markets, Jack and Jill stands at the confluence of relevance and rarity. The time is right to secure a museum-grade print with both historical significance and short- to mid-term upside.
With renewed global interest in politically charged art and Banksy’s rising prominence across institutional and private markets, Jack and Jill stands at the confluence of relevance and rarity. The time is right to secure a museum-grade print with both historical significance and short- to mid-term upside.
Conclusion 🎯
Banksy’s Jack and Jill unites strong historical performance, cultural significance, and a rare market discount. With robust auction liquidity and a compelling 20.2% net return outlook, this print offers a timely entry point into a blue-chip art asset with asymmetric upside potential and a secure exit path.
Banksy’s Jack and Jill unites strong historical performance, cultural significance, and a rare market discount. With robust auction liquidity and a compelling 20.2% net return outlook, this print offers a timely entry point into a blue-chip art asset with asymmetric upside potential and a secure exit path.
Expert
TGB London Limited
TGB London Limited, founded in 2016 by Simon Portlock and Bradley Ridge is an art advisory and brokerage company. Leveraging the expertise of Simon and Bradley in the contemporary art market, TGB specialises in guiding collectors to curate world-class art collections. With a commitment to excellence, TGB provides unparalleled insights and support to art collectors ensuring the creation of exceptional and noteworthy collections.
Additional details
Asset ID
1c9c9a13-5d34-4570-9be2-824c0cfc6049
Name
Jack and Jill
Artist
Banksy
Publication year
2005
Size
50 x 70 cm
Number of editions
350
Editionnumber
64 of 350 (signed)
Signature
Signed and numbered by the artist
Material
Screenprint on paper
