Duke of Wellington: Is the statue's new hat a parting gift from Banksy?

A cone with a black lower half and a propeller on top appeared after Banksy's exhibition closed at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow

A new cone on the Duke's head from Wellington to Glasgow has sparked speculation it was a parting gift from graffiti artist Banksy.

His first exhibition in 14 years was at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow due to the artist's love of the cone hat of statue signage.

The Cut and Run exhibit drew 180,000 visitors in its 10 weeks until it closed on Monday.

Banksy has so far not admitted that the new cone is his work.

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The BBC has contacted their team for confirmation.

A message on the Cut and Run website now states : "Thanks Glasgow, that was great."

The new cone, with a black lower half and a propeller on top, was placed on the roof of the Duke. ..

Duke of Wellington: Is the statue's new hat a parting gift from Banksy?
A cone with a black lower half and a propeller on top appeared after Banksy's exhibition closed at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow

A new cone on the Duke's head from Wellington to Glasgow has sparked speculation it was a parting gift from graffiti artist Banksy.

His first exhibition in 14 years was at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow due to the artist's love of the cone hat of statue signage.

The Cut and Run exhibit drew 180,000 visitors in its 10 weeks until it closed on Monday.

Banksy has so far not admitted that the new cone is his work.

Banksy exhibition draws record crowdsThe traffic cone statue that inspired BanksyWho is the mysterious artist Banksy?

The BBC has contacted their team for confirmation.

A message on the Cut and Run website now states : "Thanks Glasgow, that was great."

The new cone, with a black lower half and a propeller on top, was placed on the roof of the Duke. ..

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