lee3
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Banksy for Haiti, by lee3 on Jan 12, 2014 19:37:30 GMT 1, www.contactmusic.com/story/chris-martin-buys-650-000-banksy-painting_4020660
Charity auction last night put together by Sean Penn to benefit Haiti which featured Banksy's latest. To my eyes this one is by far the best execution of this image and for that matter, one of the most detailed the artist has ever created. I keep revisiting this one admiring the shades of red which are both hypnotic and haunting given the cause. I thought it could do $350-400k prior to the auction but was surprised by the final price. Well done to everyone involved.
39x48 inches on wood
www.contactmusic.com/story/chris-martin-buys-650-000-banksy-painting_4020660Charity auction last night put together by Sean Penn to benefit Haiti which featured Banksy's latest. To my eyes this one is by far the best execution of this image and for that matter, one of the most detailed the artist has ever created. I keep revisiting this one admiring the shades of red which are both hypnotic and haunting given the cause. I thought it could do $350-400k prior to the auction but was surprised by the final price. Well done to everyone involved. 39x48 inches on wood
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kbfrombk
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Banksy for Haiti, by kbfrombk on Jan 12, 2014 19:42:43 GMT 1, Wow.
Indeed gorgeous!
Wow.
Indeed gorgeous!
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HRE
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Banksy for Haiti, by HRE on Jan 12, 2014 19:57:17 GMT 1, Nice looks really technical. Would be nice to see what else was sold off for the charity, do you have a link?
Nice looks really technical. Would be nice to see what else was sold off for the charity, do you have a link?
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Warm Gun
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Banksy for Haiti, by Warm Gun on Jan 12, 2014 19:58:52 GMT 1, Wonderful execution and detail, I agree, this is by far his best version of this image.
Wonderful execution and detail, I agree, this is by far his best version of this image.
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iamzero
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Banksy for Haiti, by iamzero on Jan 12, 2014 20:04:07 GMT 1, Really love the idea of this image but thought it was a little too much detail at the time. I have warmed to it a lot over time and this version is just stunning. It definitely pays to be loaded. Love it.
Really love the idea of this image but thought it was a little too much detail at the time. I have warmed to it a lot over time and this version is just stunning. It definitely pays to be loaded. Love it.
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Sundowner
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Banksy for Haiti, by Sundowner on Jan 12, 2014 20:13:08 GMT 1, Absolutely stunning lee3 and I agree, this is definitely the best version of this image, hands down.
Absolutely stunning lee3 and I agree, this is definitely the best version of this image, hands down. |
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dotdot
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Banksy for Haiti, by dotdot on Jan 12, 2014 20:53:58 GMT 1, whilst many may think it and then say not a lot...
chris must be one of the world's most boring men...by accident of course.
as for the art and it's beneficiaries .. well done .. all the same B
and thanks for letting us know about it Lee...
(sense of humour required above.. if you're a coldplay fan... put the 1st cd on.... everything after that will be forgotten in a few years..)
whilst many may think it and then say not a lot...
chris must be one of the world's most boring men...by accident of course.
as for the art and it's beneficiaries .. well done .. all the same B
and thanks for letting us know about it Lee...
(sense of humour required above.. if you're a coldplay fan... put the 1st cd on.... everything after that will be forgotten in a few years..)
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Hubble Bubble
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Banksy for Haiti, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 12, 2014 21:27:05 GMT 1, Am I alone in finding this one of the maestro's most uninspiring images?
Am I alone in finding this one of the maestro's most uninspiring images?
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dreadnatty
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Banksy for Haiti, by dreadnatty on Jan 12, 2014 21:30:08 GMT 1, Am I alone in finding this one of the maestro's most uninspiring images?
Am I alone in finding this one of the maestro's most uninspiring images? Nope. Im with you Hubble. |
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kbfrombk
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Banksy for Haiti, by kbfrombk on Jan 12, 2014 21:31:28 GMT 1, I think it's well done; the depth of the reds he obtained, the textures, as Lee mentioned... They're cool.
Is it "signature" B? Not at all, duh.
I think it's well done; the depth of the reds he obtained, the textures, as Lee mentioned... They're cool.
Is it "signature" B? Not at all, duh.
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longshanks
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Banksy for Haiti, by longshanks on Jan 12, 2014 21:44:34 GMT 1, Skills
Skills
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Black Apple Art
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Banksy for Haiti, by Black Apple Art on Jan 12, 2014 22:11:29 GMT 1, Curious if there has there been a non-street piece that has sold for more publicly.
Curious if there has there been a non-street piece that has sold for more publicly.
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Invaded 420
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Banksy for Haiti, by Invaded 420 on Jan 12, 2014 22:47:53 GMT 1, Amazing piece. Best example of the balloon yet!
Amazing piece. Best example of the balloon yet!
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silvermyn
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Banksy for Haiti, by silvermyn on Jan 12, 2014 23:08:22 GMT 1, It's fab IMO, looks great on the wood (uh-er).
It's fab IMO, looks great on the wood (uh-er).
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curiousgeorge
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Banksy for Haiti, by curiousgeorge on Jan 13, 2014 15:21:16 GMT 1, Fair play to Sean Penn too for yet again 'making it right'
Fair play to Sean Penn too for yet again 'making it right'
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Unica
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Banksy for Haiti, by Unica on Jan 13, 2014 15:57:28 GMT 1, Wonderful gesture by Banksy, to donate a $650k painting for charity again. Not sure if he gets enough credit for his charitable contributions. I for one love this piece.
Wonderful gesture by Banksy, to donate a $650k painting for charity again. Not sure if he gets enough credit for his charitable contributions. I for one love this piece.
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street4RT
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Banksy for Haiti, by street4RT on Jan 13, 2014 16:16:35 GMT 1, amazing detail! well done to Banksy for his generosity!
amazing detail! well done to Banksy for his generosity!
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Carrie
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Banksy for Haiti, by Carrie on Jan 13, 2014 18:12:50 GMT 1, Total Beaut! Love the background too, made to look like a wall. Great sense of realism from just using stencils as well! 
Total Beaut! Love the background too, made to look like a wall. Great sense of realism from just using stencils as well! |
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Banksy for Haiti, by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 18:28:01 GMT 1, Is it just me or is this benefit like 2 years late?...
Is it just me or is this benefit like 2 years late?...
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Unica
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Banksy for Haiti, by Unica on Jan 13, 2014 18:32:38 GMT 1, I think they still need the help.
I think they still need the help.
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Banksy for Haiti, by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 20:07:33 GMT 1, Is it just me or is this benefit like 2 years late?...
3rd annual fundraiser...
Is it just me or is this benefit like 2 years late?... 3rd annual fundraiser... |
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sakyamuni
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Banksy for Haiti, by sakyamuni on Jan 14, 2014 7:42:54 GMT 1, 4 years after the earthquake, 3rd fundraiser and still plenty to do...
4 years after the earthquake, 3rd fundraiser and still plenty to do...
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adewilliams
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Banksy for Haiti, by adewilliams on Jan 14, 2014 10:31:23 GMT 1, probably a win win for Mr Coldplay as he could probably get treble what he paid for it as it's a banksy once owned by Mr Coldplay.
The image does nothing for me but I'm sure the money will make a huge difference to many people so all good.
probably a win win for Mr Coldplay as he could probably get treble what he paid for it as it's a banksy once owned by Mr Coldplay.
The image does nothing for me but I'm sure the money will make a huge difference to many people so all good.
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Hubble Bubble
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Banksy for Haiti, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 14, 2014 10:45:19 GMT 1, What ade said
What ade said
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pelle
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Banksy for Haiti, by pelle on Jan 14, 2014 11:39:00 GMT 1, probably a win win for Mr Coldplay as he could probably get treble what he paid for it as it's a banksy once owned by Mr Coldplay. The image does nothing for me but I'm sure the money will make a huge difference to many people so all good.
I have to agree with Mr CCTV on this part.
probably a win win for Mr Coldplay as he could probably get treble what he paid for it as it's a banksy once owned by Mr Coldplay. The image does nothing for me but I'm sure the money will make a huge difference to many people so all good.I have to agree with Mr CCTV on this part. |
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londonboy
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Banksy for Haiti, by londonboy on Jan 14, 2014 18:50:38 GMT 1, Wonderful execution and detail, I agree, this is by far his best version of this image.
Something missing..
Like a sh!tt! Omar tag 
That s beautiful.
The execution is just wow.
Well played Banksy
Well played for being your usual generous self..
Wonderful execution and detail, I agree, this is by far his best version of this image. Something missing.. Like a sh!tt! Omar tag That s beautiful. The execution is just wow. Well played Banksy Well played for being your usual generous self.. |
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Dice
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Banksy for Haiti, by Dice on Jan 22, 2014 13:03:44 GMT 1, I'm guessing he will also save a shedload on tax as its for charity? Or does that not work on art auctions?
I'm guessing he will also save a shedload on tax as its for charity? Or does that not work on art auctions?
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jeeves
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Banksy for Haiti, by jeeves on Jan 24, 2014 21:00:42 GMT 1, absolutely stunning execution, great idea, great cause - overall doesn't get much better
absolutely stunning execution, great idea, great cause - overall doesn't get much better
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Banksy for Haiti, by Phear Loathing on Jan 26, 2014 8:43:04 GMT 1, I'm guessing he will also save a shedload on tax as its for charity? Or does that not work on art auctions?
I think you can ony deduct the amount you paid over fair market value, which the auction sets.
I'm guessing he will also save a shedload on tax as its for charity? Or does that not work on art auctions? I think you can ony deduct the amount you paid over fair market value, which the auction sets. |
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