Banksy work auctioned for $US575,000

An artwork by street artist Banksy, titled Kissing Coppers, has sold at auction in Miami for more than $US550,000.

Kissing coppers by British street artist Banksy

A New York art dealer is offering three works by British street artist Banksy at a Miami auction. (AAP)

One of three works by the elusive British street artist Banksy has sold at a Miami auction for $US575,000 ($A638,356).

An anonymous buyer purchased Kissing Coppers, spray-painted in 2005 on the Prince Albert Pub in Brighton, England, at the Fine Art Auctions Miami on Tuesday night. The piece was expected to sell anywhere from $US500,000 to $US700,000.

Ashley Jimenez, a spokeswoman for the auction house, said the other two pieces - done in New York last year - didn't receive their minimum bids but interested buyers can still contact the auction house within 30 days.

The two works that went unsold are Bandaged Heart and Crazy Horse Car Door.


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