Hoops
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by Hoops on Apr 4, 2008 8:24:52 GMT 1, Any one thinking of bidding on the Girl with Balloon that is being auctioned at Bonhams vision 21 on the 16th THINK AGAIN !!!!!!
I have on my Wall no 120 SIGNED ( the same as in Bonhams.)
I have had this from new when I bought 2 (120 & 121 ) Direct from POW using my wholesale account.......I still have the invoice .
Maybe the one being sold is legit but I always worry about Tom Tom provenance....if there is a till receipt then that is better but if it is one of there letterheads or compliments slips then alarm bells ring.
I will be contacting Bonhams today and also POW.
Any one thinking of bidding on the Girl with Balloon that is being auctioned at Bonhams vision 21 on the 16th THINK AGAIN !!!!!!
I have on my Wall no 120 SIGNED ( the same as in Bonhams.)
I have had this from new when I bought 2 (120 & 121 ) Direct from POW using my wholesale account.......I still have the invoice .
Maybe the one being sold is legit but I always worry about Tom Tom provenance....if there is a till receipt then that is better but if it is one of there letterheads or compliments slips then alarm bells ring.
I will be contacting Bonhams today and also POW.
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by alsbabar on Apr 4, 2008 8:32:06 GMT 1, thats the 2nd fake piece that Bonhams have put to auction, the first being Radar Rat at Urban Art - but thanks Hoops, thats a good heads up - would give you a +1, but being a Spuds supporter, you aint getting one!!!
thats the 2nd fake piece that Bonhams have put to auction, the first being Radar Rat at Urban Art - but thanks Hoops, thats a good heads up - would give you a +1, but being a Spuds supporter, you aint getting one!!!
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Hoops
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by Hoops on Apr 4, 2008 20:11:32 GMT 1, bump
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Hoops
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by Hoops on Apr 7, 2008 21:55:51 GMT 1, update
POW have confirmed that I am the registered owner ......bonhams are still looking into it.
They then said that they will withdraw it if it doesnt check out which I stated wasnt good enough and that I would not want it put back into circulation if it turns out to be fake .........I dont think they wanted to hear that , But I suppose I should follow that up with a registered letter so that i can get the fake (If it turns out to be ) removed from circulation.
Any input or ideas on where I would stand on that would be welcome
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POW have confirmed that I am the registered owner ......bonhams are still looking into it.
They then said that they will withdraw it if it doesnt check out which I stated wasnt good enough and that I would not want it put back into circulation if it turns out to be fake .........I dont think they wanted to hear that , But I suppose I should follow that up with a registered letter so that i can get the fake (If it turns out to be ) removed from circulation.
Any input or ideas on where I would stand on that would be welcome
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by They call me Stephen on Apr 7, 2008 22:06:00 GMT 1, cheers for the heads up Hoops. Its scary that fakes are managing to get onto Bonhams books and had you not checked the auction catalogue no-one would have known any better. It seems like there's more and more fakes kicking around these days...
cheers for the heads up Hoops. Its scary that fakes are managing to get onto Bonhams books and had you not checked the auction catalogue no-one would have known any better. It seems like there's more and more fakes kicking around these days...
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RBK
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by RBK on Apr 8, 2008 17:52:51 GMT 1, Damn - scary!
Hoops - good that you caught this.
Damn - scary!
Hoops - good that you caught this.
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killerkellah
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by killerkellah on Apr 8, 2008 17:55:01 GMT 1, does that means Bonhams dont seek authentication from POW when selling stuff?
oh dear
does that means Bonhams dont seek authentication from POW when selling stuff?
oh dear
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Zippy
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by Zippy on Apr 8, 2008 19:37:57 GMT 1, 'Pest Control' went down to Bonham's to inspect the print and have confirmed it is a fake. Bonhams have now agreed to pull it from the auction.
Its great to see Pest Control getting involved and acting on behalf of a forum member.
Well done Pest Control!!
May this also be a reminder to always check provenance and be careful on a deal that looks too good to be true.
There are new members joining here by the day so please read and be aware - there are fakes out there!
Z
'Pest Control' went down to Bonham's to inspect the print and have confirmed it is a fake. Bonhams have now agreed to pull it from the auction.
Its great to see Pest Control getting involved and acting on behalf of a forum member.
Well done Pest Control!!
May this also be a reminder to always check provenance and be careful on a deal that looks too good to be true.
There are new members joining here by the day so please read and be aware - there are fakes out there!
Z
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BunnyBoiler
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by BunnyBoiler on Apr 10, 2008 10:50:55 GMT 1, 'Pest Control' went down to Bonham's to inspect the print and have confirmed it is a fake. Bonhams have now agreed to pull it from the auction. Its great to see Pest Control getting involved and acting on behalf of a forum member. Well done Pest Control!! May this also be a reminder to always check provenance and be careful on a deal that looks too good to be true. There are new members joining here by the day so please read and be aware - there are fakes out there! Z
At least now everything else in the auction this time is authentic.
'Pest Control' went down to Bonham's to inspect the print and have confirmed it is a fake. Bonhams have now agreed to pull it from the auction. Its great to see Pest Control getting involved and acting on behalf of a forum member. Well done Pest Control!! May this also be a reminder to always check provenance and be careful on a deal that looks too good to be true. There are new members joining here by the day so please read and be aware - there are fakes out there! Z At least now everything else in the auction this time is authentic. |
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BunnyBoiler
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by BunnyBoiler on Apr 13, 2008 18:36:51 GMT 1, There are new notes on all the other banksys in the Bonham's auction now...
Lot Notice This lot has been authenticated by Pest Control Office.
There are new notes on all the other banksys in the Bonham's auction now...
Lot Notice This lot has been authenticated by Pest Control Office.
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jaimesl
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by jaimesl on Apr 13, 2008 18:56:00 GMT 1,
I'm probably being really thick... but who is 'Pest Control'
Thanks, J
I'm probably being really thick... but who is 'Pest Control' Thanks, J |
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jaimesl
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by jaimesl on Apr 13, 2008 19:02:49 GMT 1,
I'm probably being really thick... but who is 'Pest Control'
Thanks, J
I'm probably being really thick... but who is 'Pest Control' Thanks, J |
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sid
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by sid on Apr 13, 2008 19:06:01 GMT 1, www.pestcontroloffice.com/
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jaimesl
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by jaimesl on Apr 13, 2008 19:53:53 GMT 1,
This is brilliant!
Do they charge for the service?
Do they issue certificates?
J
This is brilliant! Do they charge for the service? Do they issue certificates? J |
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funyoung
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by funyoung on Apr 15, 2008 15:13:40 GMT 1, Inadvertently they have just made buying at auction the safest way of buying to avoid fakes. The piece is in the hands of a reputable third party to be authenticated prior to sale.
Wonder if they could do this with other pieces / prints. I'd be happy to pay a little extra for that peace of mind.
Inadvertently they have just made buying at auction the safest way of buying to avoid fakes. The piece is in the hands of a reputable third party to be authenticated prior to sale.
Wonder if they could do this with other pieces / prints. I'd be happy to pay a little extra for that peace of mind.
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HEADS UP FAKE GIRL WITH BALLOON, by sparkledusted on Apr 16, 2008 5:40:22 GMT 1, Pest Control is both brilliant and excellent!
I just checked out their site and saw an online submission form.
As a guy living across all kinds of ponds--I'm an east coast Yank now living in Kyoto, Japan--I am looking to buy a first good banksy, but am terrified by all the scams and forgeries out there.
Living where I do it is impossible to bring to POW for verification, pick up in person and check, view before bidding, etc.
What do you good people think: would it be possible, feasible to have a COA from Pest Control as the new gold standard of authentication to accompany a banksy print when sold in the secondary market?
Would, for a fee, Pest Control routinely examine and certify (or not) a questionable piece? Anybody on this forum juiced enough with anybody at Pest Control...got connections to see if such a system could be implemented?
If buyers started demanding a Pest Control COA as a requirement to complete the sale--show me the PC COA & I show you the money!--it would eventually force sellers to provide one. Sellers proactive enough to get one in advance of a sale would have a leg up. Perhaps both parties could split the fee the way some folks do with PayPal now.
Especially useful regarding the great early prints (like I want one day) Happy Choppers, Love...Air, Bomb Hugger, with all their "bought in Bristol at Greenleaf books, no prov, no receipt, trust me."
I'm not high on crack here, but not sure at all if this would be possible to institute; think it would be a great system, on par with what the Warhol Foundation does with all those dubious Andys out there.
Interested in any comments any of you have--more interested in getting the ball rolling on establishing this type of a system.
Thanks and Peace,
Michael
Pest Control is both brilliant and excellent!
I just checked out their site and saw an online submission form.
As a guy living across all kinds of ponds--I'm an east coast Yank now living in Kyoto, Japan--I am looking to buy a first good banksy, but am terrified by all the scams and forgeries out there.
Living where I do it is impossible to bring to POW for verification, pick up in person and check, view before bidding, etc.
What do you good people think: would it be possible, feasible to have a COA from Pest Control as the new gold standard of authentication to accompany a banksy print when sold in the secondary market?
Would, for a fee, Pest Control routinely examine and certify (or not) a questionable piece? Anybody on this forum juiced enough with anybody at Pest Control...got connections to see if such a system could be implemented?
If buyers started demanding a Pest Control COA as a requirement to complete the sale--show me the PC COA & I show you the money!--it would eventually force sellers to provide one. Sellers proactive enough to get one in advance of a sale would have a leg up. Perhaps both parties could split the fee the way some folks do with PayPal now.
Especially useful regarding the great early prints (like I want one day) Happy Choppers, Love...Air, Bomb Hugger, with all their "bought in Bristol at Greenleaf books, no prov, no receipt, trust me."
I'm not high on crack here, but not sure at all if this would be possible to institute; think it would be a great system, on par with what the Warhol Foundation does with all those dubious Andys out there.
Interested in any comments any of you have--more interested in getting the ball rolling on establishing this type of a system.
Thanks and Peace,
Michael
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