Two of Banksy's five most expensive works are 2005 paintings first shown in his exhibition *Crude Oils: A Gallery of Re-mixed Masterpieces, Vandalism and Vermin*. One of the key works in the series, “Crude Oil (Vettriano)” - will be auctioned at Sotheby's in London in March with an estimate of £3-5 million ($3.8-6.3 million).  

“Crude Oil” is a dystopian interpretation of Jack Vettriano's painting ‘The Singing Butler’ (1992), whose reproductions became the best-selling posters in Britain. In 2004, Vettriano's original sold for $1.3 million, setting a record for Scottish artists.  

Banksy's series record is held by the work “Gas Station Sunflowers,” which sold for $14.6 million in 2021.  

The current owner of “Crude Oil” is Mark Hoppus, co-founder of the band Blink-182, who bought it in 2011. He will donate a portion of the proceeds to the California Fire Foundation and charity.

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