The bassist will donate some of the proceeds to various charities, including the California Fire Foundation Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus is unloading a famous Banksy painting from his personal collection — and it could fetch up to $6.

A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction next month.

Today (February 18), Sotheby’s revealed Mark Hoppus’ rare Banksy piece is going up for auction. While the painting, Crude Oil (Vettriano), could earn upwards to $6 million. In a statement, Hoppus discussed the highly desired collectible.

Expected to sell for up to $6.3 million, Hoppus says proceeds of the sale will go towards charities aiding those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

With an estimated value between £3-5million, blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is parting ways with his beloved Crude Oil (Vettriano) painting by Banksy.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus is auctioning off a Banksy painting and plans to donate a portion of the sale to California wildfire relief.

We were lucky enough to find ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ in our lives, and it’ll help us support more art and artists. I want to be a fucking Medici.”

Mark Hoppus has owned the Banksy painting since 2011, but says he now wants to sell it to buy works by up-and-coming artists and also to donate to good causes - including a charity supporting victims of the recent LA fires.

Mark Hoppus of blink-182 releases his new memoir, Fahrenheit-182, in April, and he’s now announced a book tour for it. He’ll appear in conversation at events in NYC, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more in April; see all dates below.

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus will auction a Banksy painting, valued at up to £5 million, or $6.3 million, with a portion of the earnings directed toward a Los Angeles wildfire fund and medical charities. The rare,