Sotheby’s Didn’t Know About Banksy’s Hidden Shredder, But They Did Get Very Specific Instructions From Him

Two execs from the auction house talked to reporter Anny Shaw about the now-world-famous self-shredding painting. They insist that Sotheby’s was not warned in advance — and Banksy himself issued a statement that said “no collusion” [sic]. But there were some suspicious stipulations for the sale.