Banksy fans have been left furiously as builders start to dismantle the iconic goat work next to Landmark Kew Bridge.
The graffiti of the anonymous artist has Since August in the South West London Scene – and has become a popular part of the close -knit community.
But today, builders installed metal scaffolding around the part of the wall with the artwork while they prepared to take it away.
The goat is removed by Fine Art Restoration, a company that has worked on 'dozens' from Banksys in the past.
The structure on the site, which is now a gun factory that is owned by Boss and Company Bows and Company, is expected to take place during the week.
It is thought that the piece will be brought to Carlisle to be restored.
A resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said that residents' very, very fond of the piece.
“People come from all over the world to see it,” they said.
'There were times in the summer when there were film teams from every continent. We love it very much.
Builders were seen by installing metal scaffolding around the part of the wall with the artwork while they prepared to take it away
The piece of artists in London contains the goat silhouette with rocks that fall under it
It is thought that the piece will be brought to Carlisle to be restored
A specialized team of builders has been brought in to remove the Banksy -Geit from the side of the building on Kew Bridge
Images show the team that cuts the area where art was sprayed last summer
It is said that residents are furious about the removal of the artwork, which is loved in the area
Jana de la Rosa, 37 and Genesis 38Locals have been left furiously because builders started removing the beloved Goitbanksy
Banksy unveiled the artwork near Kew Bridge in West -Londen in August last year
Banksy has unveiled a new artwork with a goat on a wall in West London
“It's a real tourist attraction. Tourists have started working since August. It was very nice. '
“They say they are planning to take it to Carlisle to restore it and then restore it. But we don't believe them.
Some residents are kidding that the company just 'flogs' or 'they will come up with an excuse not to put it back on the wall.'
Genesis and Jana de la Rosa, 38 and 37, who live in nearby Chiswick, say they regularly run past the famous piece.
Jana said: 'It is a community area and it is really sad to see it going. It was very nice to see it every day and we will miss it when it is gone. '
Another resident added: 'The point of Banksy is that it should be for people.
“It is really sad that it is taken away from Kew, especially from the bridge where so many people see it every day.”
The piece appeared in August last year and Shows the silhouette of a goat that balances on an outer wall on a brickwork Near Kew Bridge in West -Londs, with rubble along the side of the building.
The Guerrilla artist, famous for his political theme working, confirmed the piece on his Instagram page and there has been a lot of speculation about its meaning.
MailOnline has contacted the owners of buildings for comment.
