Urban Contemporary exhibition at The Cumberland hotel, Marble Arch

From 30th September, the hottest Urban Contemporary exhibition to visit London will open for 10 days. On view at The Cumberland hotel, Marble Arch - and free to the public – the exhibition will feature over 150 incredible pieces by urban legends such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Charming Baker, Schoony, Eine and D*Face.

The exhibition will culminate in an auction, hosted by Dreweatts Bloomsbury, on 10th October at The Cumberland hotel.

Highlights include:
· Banksy: Mosquito (2003) – spray paint and emulsion on canvas. The Exhibition features eight incredible pieces by Banksy
· Charming Baker: Panda Boy Remix (2007) – the FIRST time this artist’s work has ever come to the second hand market
· Eine: Graffiti (2006) – whose work now resides in The White House/President Obama’s personal collection
· JR: Adama, Montfermeil, Portrait d’une generation (2006) – the TED award winner and possibly the hottest artist currently on the urban scene
· Shepard Fairey: Johnny Ramone (2008) - one of four works by this incredible artist
· D*Face: Pop Tart (2007) – possibly the artist’s most iconic image
· Nick Walker: Sweet Revenge (2008) - after his This Morning series, this is THE canvas to have
· Barry McGee: Untitled (brown head) (1999) – incredibly rare work and highly sought after
· Blek Le Rat: The Man Who Walks Through Walls (2007) – no explanation needed for this master

The free exhibition runs from 30th September – 10th October at The Cumberland hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1C 1LZ

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Bid for Banksy 's Mosquito at The Cumberland Hotels Urban Contemporary Sale

Eight works by legendary graffiti artist Banksy, a canvas by Eine - whose work was given to US president Barack Obama by prime minister David Cameron - a vintage Hermes crocodile ‘Kelly’ handbag and a collection of costume jewellery that once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor, are among the lots on offer at two auctions taking place at The Cumberland Hotel next month.

Taking top billing is a limited edition spray paint and emulsion work, Mosquito, by street art master Banksy (estimate £30,000-£50,000). Other stars of the Urban Contemporary sale include items from French stencil king Blek Le Rat, urban legend D*Face, highly sought after artist Shepherd Fairey and Charming Baker – the FIRST time this artist’s work has come to auction.

Fans of contemporary art and collectors of high-end fashion are expected to pack the Marble Arch property on October 10th, when top London salesroom Dreweatts Bloomsbury hosts the two auctions: Urban Contemporary art* and Luxury: Fine Handbags, Pens and Accessories.

Meanwhile, Luxury: Fine Handbags, Pens and Accessories will feature a wealth of vintage and modern collectibles, including a 1960s Hermes brown crocodile Kelly bag (estimate £8,000-£12,000); five pieces of fabulous costume jewellery designed by Alexis Kirk for the Duchess of Windsor; and a number of contemporary pieces by Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany and Bulgari.

As an added treat for hotel guests and members of the public, The Cumberland will be exhibiting the items up for sale in both auctions from September 29.

Tim Cordon, General Manager, The Cumberland commented: “The Cumberland has a long history of being at the cutting edge of the London art and design scene, so it’s fantastic Dreweatts Bloomsbury are bringing these two incredible auctions here.

“We’re transforming our lobby into a state of the art temporary ‘pop up’ and will have amazing pieces from urban artists, striking canvases and high end couture pieces. The striking ‘gallery’ feel of the hotel makes it the ideal venue to showcase the incredible items going under the hammer.”

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