Anonymous artist Banksy is back in the headlines following his latest creations, a series of animal-themed works that have been popping up across London. One piece, a howling wolf on a satellite dish, was quickly taken by a masked man (pictured).

Famed the world over for his stencilled murals, paintings, and sculptures that combine political and social commentary with dark humour, the mysterious graffiti artist has seen the value of his work skyrocket in recent years.

With the anonymous maverick getting richer and richer, read on to discover the 15 most expensive Banksy artworks ever sold at auction and find out how much the artist is thought to be worth today. 

All dollar amounts in US dollars