A series of sculptures of hooded animals have been placed at Bishopsgate in central London outside of Deutsche Bank's office and next to HSBC and Lloyds branches - and only minutes from the Bank of England.
The figures here originally reported to be rats - and the proximity to a number of banks who have been involved in recent high-profile scandals lead many to believe that it was a 'Banksy-esque' protest piece.
The figures were untitled and unaccredited - the only signage read "Please do not climb."
It turns out the cryptic sounding warning was to be taken literally because the animals are made out of paper mache.
They are cats not rats, and they have been placed there as part of the London's Sculpture in the City programme.
The piece is called 'Days of Judgement' - and it is by Laura Ford. It has already appeared at a number of other locations.
Medieval-inspired giant cats pace with their heads down in introspection.
Damien Hirst and Ai Wei Wei also have pieces on public display as part of the Sculpture in the City exhibition.
