idris
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by idris on Jan 5, 2011 0:01:12 GMT 1, WOW - check this
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310273587605#ht_16939wt_1358
Wow .. read the below 
Original Banksy Safe - Rare and Unique piece of Urban Art with Pest Control COA.
An extremely scarce piece of Banksy street art which has nevertheless been fully certified by Banksy's Gallery, Pictures on Walls (included is a Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity). This safe has an impeccable provenance. Not only does it appear photographed in Banksy's book 'Wall and Piece' on page 102, it was offered for sale by Christies as lot 180 in their sale in London on February 12th 2009. Early 2009 was about the bottom of the Banksy market, at time when UK Banks were nearing a precipice, and a general air of capitalist armageddon gripped the Square Mile. Unsurprisingly in that atmosphere the safe did not sell. The piece itself measures 25 by 18 by 19 inches and is executed as spray paint on an enamel and steel safe. The stencil used is one of Banksy's most distinctive early motifs, the rat with a parachute. The stencil has been arranged around the handle and combination wheel of the safe itself. The safe, dating probably from the 1970s, is currently locked and there is some damage to the outer surface of the safe - a number of scratches and chips. The stencil itself is in very good order. The central plastic covering of the combination wheel is missing, although this has been missing for some time, and was certainly lacking when it was offered at Christies. The combination wheel turns, and perhaps in the hands of the right cracksman might open. The safe comes from a friend of Banksy who writes 'To fill you in on me a bit. I have a tattoo studio in the West Country and prior to that I had a studio on Hackney Road, East London. It was there that I met and tattooed Banksy and he would pay me in prints. I also helped him out with his tattooed Venus sculpture that was in the crude oils show. I think because of this he gave me the safe as a thank you. I think also because of this two years later he must have approved the certificate for me when I tried to get it authenticated. A lot of people have contacted me with similar street pieces that they cannot get the paperwork for and thus not sell them. I was not intending to sell the safe but it is quite heavy and we have moved house twice already and it would make things a lot easier to move without it. Since living in Cornwall, nearly four years it has been on it's side in the spare bedroom. So it would be good for it to go to a good home where it will be appreciated'. Make no mistake this is a rare opportunity to buy a genuine piece of Banksy street art with full authentication. It is unique, so once it's sold, you won't see another. Please note this safe is extremely heavy and takes three people to lift it. Please contact us for estimates for delivery.
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WOW - check this cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310273587605#ht_16939wt_1358Wow .. read the below Original Banksy Safe - Rare and Unique piece of Urban Art with Pest Control COA. An extremely scarce piece of Banksy street art which has nevertheless been fully certified by Banksy's Gallery, Pictures on Walls (included is a Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity). This safe has an impeccable provenance. Not only does it appear photographed in Banksy's book 'Wall and Piece' on page 102, it was offered for sale by Christies as lot 180 in their sale in London on February 12th 2009. Early 2009 was about the bottom of the Banksy market, at time when UK Banks were nearing a precipice, and a general air of capitalist armageddon gripped the Square Mile. Unsurprisingly in that atmosphere the safe did not sell. The piece itself measures 25 by 18 by 19 inches and is executed as spray paint on an enamel and steel safe. The stencil used is one of Banksy's most distinctive early motifs, the rat with a parachute. The stencil has been arranged around the handle and combination wheel of the safe itself. The safe, dating probably from the 1970s, is currently locked and there is some damage to the outer surface of the safe - a number of scratches and chips. The stencil itself is in very good order. The central plastic covering of the combination wheel is missing, although this has been missing for some time, and was certainly lacking when it was offered at Christies. The combination wheel turns, and perhaps in the hands of the right cracksman might open. The safe comes from a friend of Banksy who writes 'To fill you in on me a bit. I have a tattoo studio in the West Country and prior to that I had a studio on Hackney Road, East London. It was there that I met and tattooed Banksy and he would pay me in prints. I also helped him out with his tattooed Venus sculpture that was in the crude oils show. I think because of this he gave me the safe as a thank you. I think also because of this two years later he must have approved the certificate for me when I tried to get it authenticated. A lot of people have contacted me with similar street pieces that they cannot get the paperwork for and thus not sell them. I was not intending to sell the safe but it is quite heavy and we have moved house twice already and it would make things a lot easier to move without it. Since living in Cornwall, nearly four years it has been on it's side in the spare bedroom. So it would be good for it to go to a good home where it will be appreciated'. Make no mistake this is a rare opportunity to buy a genuine piece of Banksy street art with full authentication. It is unique, so once it's sold, you won't see another. Please note this safe is extremely heavy and takes three people to lift it. Please contact us for estimates for delivery. SquareTrade © AP6.0 |
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by rottenredrooster on Jan 5, 2011 0:04:33 GMT 1, This guy has a lot of Banksy pieces.
This guy has a lot of Banksy pieces.
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illu
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December 2009
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by illu on Jan 5, 2011 0:10:15 GMT 1, like this one 
Questions and answers about this item
Q: Does the safe work?
A: Dear Sir/Madam As a work of art, definitely. As a secure haven for valuables, no. We haven't been able to get it open I'm afraid. Yours sincerely Adrian Greenwood
like this one Questions and answers about this item Q: Does the safe work? A: Dear Sir/Madam As a work of art, definitely. As a secure haven for valuables, no. We haven't been able to get it open I'm afraid. Yours sincerely Adrian Greenwood |
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schnulli
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February 2010
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by schnulli on Jan 5, 2011 1:50:58 GMT 1, Might pass on this one....think the shipping might be a tad high
Might pass on this one....think the shipping might be a tad high
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by Poppy Sunshine on Jan 5, 2011 7:58:59 GMT 1, 10k more than the actual owner was asking a couple of months ago.
If you look at the picture in wall and piece then some words have been removed. If they were put there by Banksy then the owners haven't really done themselves any favours.
10k more than the actual owner was asking a couple of months ago.
If you look at the picture in wall and piece then some words have been removed. If they were put there by Banksy then the owners haven't really done themselves any favours.
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by Poppy Sunshine on Jan 5, 2011 12:37:48 GMT 1, For sale with Adrian Greenwood who also has the almost identical Banksy Tower for sale that is in Bonhams next week.
£12,495 with him and £5-7k estimate at Bonhams.
For sale with Adrian Greenwood who also has the almost identical Banksy Tower for sale that is in Bonhams next week.
£12,495 with him and £5-7k estimate at Bonhams.
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jakek
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June 2008
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by jakek on Apr 20, 2011 20:22:00 GMT 1, It's a slow news day in Oxford - the banksy safe has made into the Oxford mail
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/archive/2011/04/19/Oxford+news+%28om_oxfordnews%29/8980887.Sale_of_Banksy_s_art_is_safe_bet/
A RARE work by the controversial graffiti artist Banksy is up for sale in Oxford.
Adrian Greenwood with the safe which has Banksy’s distinctive touch Adrian Greenwood with the safe which has Banksy’s distinctive touch
The 1970s bank safe, which has been stenciled with parachuting rats, is on the market with city-based art dealer Adrian Greenwood.
The guide price is £60,000 – and it doesn’t even come with a key.
What makes the untitled piece so rare is that the anonymous Bristol artist, who is famous for satirical public art, is often reluctant to authenticate work that was not produced for a gallery.
And much of his trademark stencil-style ‘guerrilla’ art, which has attracted a legion of celebrity fans, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Christina Aguilera, is on walls or buildings making it impossible to remove for sale.
The safe, a gift to his tattooist, has been verified as an original by Pictures on Walls, Banksy’s gallery in Bristol.
It has never been exhibited but the gallery’s authenticity arm, Pest Control, has issued a certificate.
Mr Greenwood said: “His attitude is when he does something on walls it is a political statement and he doesn’t want it resold. This is an exception.
“I had sold a lot of Banksy prints and the guy just approached me about it.
“It took three people to get it up my stairs. It’s a 1970s fire-proof safe.”
The piece itself measures 25x18x19ins and is described as spray paint on an enamel and steel safe.
The stencil used is one of Banksy’s most distinctive early motifs, the rat with a parachute Mr Greenwood said the work was created in 2002 and the rats represent bankers, in line with Banksy’s anti-capitalist ethos.
The safe featured in Banksy’s book Wall and Piece and was offered for sale at Christie’s in 2009, but failed to sell.
That auction happened as Britain’s banks were in free fall, and Mr Greenwood said the irony was it was rich city bankers who often buy Banksy’s work.
He said: “They think it is hilarious to buy something anti- capitalist. Banksy is being ironic and they are being ironic by buying it.”
Mr Greenwood said he had no idea if there was anything inside it and had thought about contacting a safe-cracker to find out.
For more information, search for Adrian Greenwood on eBay.
It's a slow news day in Oxford - the banksy safe has made into the Oxford mail www.oxfordmail.co.uk/archive/2011/04/19/Oxford+news+%28om_oxfordnews%29/8980887.Sale_of_Banksy_s_art_is_safe_bet/A RARE work by the controversial graffiti artist Banksy is up for sale in Oxford. Adrian Greenwood with the safe which has Banksy’s distinctive touch Adrian Greenwood with the safe which has Banksy’s distinctive touch The 1970s bank safe, which has been stenciled with parachuting rats, is on the market with city-based art dealer Adrian Greenwood. The guide price is £60,000 – and it doesn’t even come with a key. What makes the untitled piece so rare is that the anonymous Bristol artist, who is famous for satirical public art, is often reluctant to authenticate work that was not produced for a gallery. And much of his trademark stencil-style ‘guerrilla’ art, which has attracted a legion of celebrity fans, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Christina Aguilera, is on walls or buildings making it impossible to remove for sale. The safe, a gift to his tattooist, has been verified as an original by Pictures on Walls, Banksy’s gallery in Bristol. It has never been exhibited but the gallery’s authenticity arm, Pest Control, has issued a certificate. Mr Greenwood said: “His attitude is when he does something on walls it is a political statement and he doesn’t want it resold. This is an exception. “I had sold a lot of Banksy prints and the guy just approached me about it. “It took three people to get it up my stairs. It’s a 1970s fire-proof safe.” The piece itself measures 25x18x19ins and is described as spray paint on an enamel and steel safe. The stencil used is one of Banksy’s most distinctive early motifs, the rat with a parachute Mr Greenwood said the work was created in 2002 and the rats represent bankers, in line with Banksy’s anti-capitalist ethos. The safe featured in Banksy’s book Wall and Piece and was offered for sale at Christie’s in 2009, but failed to sell. That auction happened as Britain’s banks were in free fall, and Mr Greenwood said the irony was it was rich city bankers who often buy Banksy’s work. He said: “They think it is hilarious to buy something anti- capitalist. Banksy is being ironic and they are being ironic by buying it.” Mr Greenwood said he had no idea if there was anything inside it and had thought about contacting a safe-cracker to find out. For more information, search for Adrian Greenwood on eBay. |
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Warm Gun
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August 2009
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Banksy ... SA on Ebay with PC - not mine, by Warm Gun on Apr 20, 2011 20:45:54 GMT 1, This safe has been for sale for what seems an age...gotta be a year or so now, at least!
This safe has been for sale for what seems an age...gotta be a year or so now, at least!
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