Dennis Stinchcombe of Broad Plain Boys’ Club in Bristol stands near the Banksy piece “Mobile Lovers.” The club sold the artwork to a private collector to secure the future of the club.
Dennis Stinchcombe of Broad Plain Boys’ Club in Bristol stands near the Banksy piece “Mobile Lovers.” The club sold the artwork to a private collector to secure the future of the club.Associated Press photo/Ben Birchall, PA Wire

The work, “Mobile Lovers,” shows a couple embracing while checking their mobile phones, their faces illuminated by the glow of the display. It first appeared on a doorway near the club, Broad Plain Working With Young People.

Club owner Dennis Stinchcombe had moved the work inside and invited the public to view it – with an optional donation. The work was later put on display at the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery while its ownership was established.

Stinchcombe thanked Banksy at a news conference at the museum announcing the sale.