Viking Surfer
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Viking Surfer on Jun 29, 2016 17:28:21 GMT 1, Banksy (British, born 1975) SWAT Van 2006 ยฃ200,000 - 300,000 ยฃ218.5k with prem. yes...bargain... Can't believe that price. Absolute steal.
Banksy (British, born 1975) SWAT Van 2006 ยฃ200,000 - 300,000 ยฃ218.5k with prem. yes...bargain... Can't believe that price. Absolute steal.
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Pootle
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Pootle on Jun 29, 2016 17:35:25 GMT 1, There are only very few buyers who could accommodate the SWAT van.... so not surprised that this is on the lower-end of the asking price as a niche buy.
Strong result for the barcode, looked like a lovely piece
There are only very few buyers who could accommodate the SWAT van.... so not surprised that this is on the lower-end of the asking price as a niche buy.
Strong result for the barcode, looked like a lovely piece
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Amber Halo
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Amber Halo on Jun 29, 2016 17:36:20 GMT 1, Just not as easily transferrable and storable, like a canvass, so restricts its value as a commodity. My guess, anyways.
Just not as easily transferrable and storable, like a canvass, so restricts its value as a commodity. My guess, anyways.
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cyberkid
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January 2015
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by cyberkid on Jun 29, 2016 17:50:47 GMT 1, Can't believe that price. Absolute steal. if you split this van....$$$
Can't believe that price. Absolute steal. if you split this van....$$$
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adewilliams
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by adewilliams on Jun 29, 2016 17:53:48 GMT 1, this was being talked up as an opportunity for a major museum to buy something significant, looks like none of the institutions took the bait
this was being talked up as an opportunity for a major museum to buy something significant, looks like none of the institutions took the bait
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lee3
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by lee3 on Jun 29, 2016 17:57:39 GMT 1, Strong result for the barcode, looked like a lovely piece I honestly thought it would do more which is not to sound crass. I figured it would do ~$325k based on other recent results given those images and scale. But, the bidding was very strange for something in its price range. I think it started at 40, 50, 60 then instead of 70 someone doubled the offer to 120 and it appeared to paralyze the salesroom as that type of action usually takes place on million dollar lots as opposed to this price range. Then nothing for the better part of a minute which I suppose is the point of making a move like that.
Ultimately the move did not work this time around as someone nudged it to 130 and that was that but I do wonder if it muted bidding. I found it curious that whomever doubled the bid didn't do any further bidding either. My hunch is that with the benefit of hindsight this particular buyer will have done very well for themselves. I didn't have any expectations whatsoever for the van as it's simply too big and awkward for the vast majority of collectors.
Strong result for the barcode, looked like a lovely piece I honestly thought it would do more which is not to sound crass. I figured it would do ~$325k based on other recent results given those images and scale. But, the bidding was very strange for something in its price range. I think it started at 40, 50, 60 then instead of 70 someone doubled the offer to 120 and it appeared to paralyze the salesroom as that type of action usually takes place on million dollar lots as opposed to this price range. Then nothing for the better part of a minute which I suppose is the point of making a move like that. Ultimately the move did not work this time around as someone nudged it to 130 and that was that but I do wonder if it muted bidding. I found it curious that whomever doubled the bid didn't do any further bidding either. My hunch is that with the benefit of hindsight this particular buyer will have done very well for themselves. I didn't have any expectations whatsoever for the van as it's simply too big and awkward for the vast majority of collectors.
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Viking Surfer
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Viking Surfer on Jun 29, 2016 18:10:40 GMT 1, Can't believe that price. Absolute steal. if you split this van....$$$ Easily!
Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies.
PC might have an issue though.
Can't believe that price. Absolute steal. if you split this van....$$$ Easily! Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies. PC might have an issue though.
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 18:35:24 GMT 1, if you split this van....$$$ย Easily! Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies. PC might have an issue though.
If it was such a steal people would of bid more.
if you split this van....$$$ย Easily! Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies. PC might have an issue though. If it was such a steal people would of bid more.
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Winter
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March 2007
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Winter on Jun 29, 2016 21:41:55 GMT 1, I went and saw it today. It's very big but is a great piece. The Warhol Mao was small but very sweet - a lovely piece. Barcode canvas was lovely too.
I went and saw it today. It's very big but is a great piece. The Warhol Mao was small but very sweet - a lovely piece. Barcode canvas was lovely too.
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crownaffair
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May 2016
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by crownaffair on Jun 29, 2016 23:05:52 GMT 1, Yeah the storage of such a piece would pose issues so seems a fair price for what is a stellar work.
Yeah the storage of such a piece would pose issues so seems a fair price for what is a stellar work.
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met
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June 2009
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by met on Jun 30, 2016 4:11:33 GMT 1, [...] [...]
Does anyone know why the noose was painted out (and replaced with a wand) after Barely Legal had finished?
Too macabre? Idea not strong enough? Special request by the buyer, if any?
[...] [...] Does anyone know why the noose was painted out (and replaced with a wand) after Barely Legal had finished? Too macabre? Idea not strong enough? Special request by the buyer, if any?
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by stillborncrisps on Jun 30, 2016 10:25:22 GMT 1, Didn't realise it'd been changed. Anyone have a before and after shot?
Didn't realise it'd been changed. Anyone have a before and after shot?
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 11:26:39 GMT 1,
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hnkpnk
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by hnkpnk on Jun 30, 2016 12:17:32 GMT 1, Seems like the side of the van was totally repainted except for most of Dorothy.
Seems like the side of the van was totally repainted except for most of Dorothy.
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Harveyn
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Harveyn on Jun 30, 2016 12:30:14 GMT 1, How strange. Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
How strange. Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 12:40:07 GMT 1, Easily! Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies. PC might have an issue though. If it was such a steal people would of bid more. Maybe it didn't have an MOT
Easily! Not in spirit, but if you cut out the Dorothy panel with all the graffiti, mounted it, stellar wall work, then you could put the other side in a 3 panel series (like the stick container) = Monies. PC might have an issue though. If it was such a steal people would of bid more. Maybe it didn't have an MOT
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 13:03:43 GMT 1, How strange.ย Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I think the noose was rather appropriate. Dorothy did kill two people after all.
How strange.ย Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I think the noose was rather appropriate. Dorothy did kill two people after all.
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avec art
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by avec art on Jun 30, 2016 13:12:48 GMT 1, Better with the noose, who changed it?
Better with the noose, who changed it?
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Viking Surfer
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Viking Surfer on Jun 30, 2016 15:08:51 GMT 1, This is much better.
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Daniel Silk on Jun 30, 2016 15:16:33 GMT 1, How strange. Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right.
How strange. Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right.
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 17:10:25 GMT 1, The version with the noose looks far better with it's raw edges. The tidied up version is just decorative.
The version with the noose looks far better with it's raw edges. The tidied up version is just decorative.
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lee3
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November 2009
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by lee3 on Jun 30, 2016 17:28:38 GMT 1, How strange. Its almost been completely painted over. He tends to do that with a lot of the work post exhibition. Always the perfectionist
How strange. Its almost been completely painted over. He tends to do that with a lot of the work post exhibition. Always the perfectionist
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January 1970
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 18:04:53 GMT 1, How strange.ย Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right.
Lol.
The tags that you think are "spaced out too equally and tidy" were random acts of vandalism on the Swat truck carried out uninvited by members of the public attending Barely Legal.
How strange.ย Its almost been completely painted over.
Still think its a very cool piece and a great price.
I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right. Lol. The tags that you think are "spaced out too equally and tidy" were random acts of vandalism on the Swat truck carried out uninvited by members of the public attending Barely Legal.
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Deleted on Jun 30, 2016 19:32:07 GMT 1, I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right. Lol. The tags that you think are "spaced out too equally and tidy" were random acts of vandalism on the Swat truck carried out uninvited by members of the public attending Barely Legal. Is it too much to ask the vandals of today to follow the rule of thirds?
I prefer it now rather than before the tags before looked spaced out too equally and tidy just didn't look right. Lol. The tags that you think are "spaced out too equally and tidy" were random acts of vandalism on the Swat truck carried out uninvited by members of the public attending Barely Legal. Is it too much to ask the vandals of today to follow the rule of thirds?
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Banksy's at Bonhams Auction June 29th , by Daniel Silk on Jul 1, 2016 14:22:52 GMT 1,
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