What was the 2021 auction price of Banksy's Game Changer?

Banksy’s Game Changer sold for £16.8 million at auction in 2021.

The artwork was created during the COVID-19 pandemic and shows a child discarding superhero toys featuring Batman and Spider-Man while choosing a toy of a paramedic. It was first displayed at Southampton General Hospital in May 2020, accompanied by a handwritten note thanking hospital staff.

Christie’s auctioned the work in London on March 23, 2021. The final price, including the buyer’s premium, was £16.8 million. Proceeds were directed to benefit NHS charities and other health-related organisations. The sale made Game Changer one of Banksy’s most valuable works and gave the pandemic-era image a major charitable role.

The figure is sometimes reported differently because auction prices may be quoted before or after fees. The commonly reported headline amount is £16.8 million, rather than the lower hammer price alone.