Bambi – I Believe in Angels (2011) - Stencil and spray paint

Bambi – I Believe in Angels (2011)

Rare Early Collectible Work by One of Britain’s Most Recognisable Street Artists

A striking and highly collectible early work by acclaimed British street artist Bambi, I Believe in Angels exemplifies the artist’s signature fusion of urban stencil aesthetics, contemporary portraiture, and emotionally charged visual storytelling.

Created during a pivotal early period in Bambi’s career, this 2011 work reflects the raw immediacy and refined monochrome style that established the artist as a key figure within the London street art movement. Early Bambi works from the 2010–2012 period are increasingly sought after by collectors, particularly large-format editions with strong provenance and presentation.

Executed in stencil and spray paint on Somerset wove paper, the composition combines layered street-inspired textures with expressive detail and striking tonal contrast. The work is signed in pencil, tagged lower right, and bears the blindstamp of Hyde Images Ltd., London.

Artist: Bambi
Title: I Believe in Angels
Year: 2011
Medium: Stencil and spray paint on Somerset wove paper
Signature: Signed in pencil and tagged lower right
Publisher: Hyde Images Ltd., London, with blindstamp
Sheet Size: 113 × 76.7 cm (44½ × 30¼ in)
Framed Size: 121.5 × 86 cm
Condition: Excellent framed condition

Why Collectors Seek Early Bambi Works

Often referred to as the “female Banksy,” Bambi has become one of the UK’s most recognisable contemporary street artists, known for combining celebrity culture, political undertones, and iconic stencil-based imagery.

Collectors are increasingly focusing on the artist’s earlier output, particularly works from 2010–2012, which many consider the most authentic and visually impactful period of Bambi’s career. Large-scale framed examples from this era rarely appear on the market, especially in strong condition.

Investment & Collectibility

I Believe in Angels is regarded as one of Bambi’s more desirable early large-format editions, appreciated for its:

• Strong visual presence
• Museum-scale proportions
• Authentic urban street-art aesthetic
• Increasing rarity on the secondary market

The combination of scale, period, and presentation makes this an exceptional acquisition for collectors of contemporary urban and street art.

Collector Notes

• Rare early Bambi work from 2011
• Large-format framed edition
• Signed and tagged by the artist
• Published by Hyde Images Ltd., London
• Increasingly difficult to source in framed condition
• Ideal for collectors of contemporary British street art

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