rockbeer
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Faile Mermaid, by rockbeer on Sept 1, 2011 16:11:46 GMT 1, Hi all,
I have this Banksy mermaid stencil from Faile in 2004. It's on a white painted plywood board measuring about 100cm x 80cm, and the image itself is about 70cm x 50cm.
It isn't exactly signed, but on the back in Banksy's writing is "Faile 2004 London xx".
Anyone have any idea what this might be worth?
I'm reluctant to sell, but hard times mean I might have to, so any thoughts on the best way/place to sell it would be appreciated.
I also have a couple of Monkey Queen back door prints if anyone's interested.
Best,
R
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Hi all, I have this Banksy mermaid stencil from Faile in 2004. It's on a white painted plywood board measuring about 100cm x 80cm, and the image itself is about 70cm x 50cm. It isn't exactly signed, but on the back in Banksy's writing is "Faile 2004 London xx". Anyone have any idea what this might be worth? I'm reluctant to sell, but hard times mean I might have to, so any thoughts on the best way/place to sell it would be appreciated. I also have a couple of Monkey Queen back door prints if anyone's interested. Best, R Attachments:
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stenev
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Faile Mermaid, by stenev on Sept 1, 2011 16:45:58 GMT 1, Great first post, 5 years in the making!
Sorry I can't help with any of your questions but I'm eager to hear more about this piece and where you got it from. Also anyones thoughts on why Banksy would stencil someone else's work?!
If it wasn't for your long time membership I'd have instantly dismissed this as a strange fake!
Great first post, 5 years in the making!
Sorry I can't help with any of your questions but I'm eager to hear more about this piece and where you got it from. Also anyones thoughts on why Banksy would stencil someone else's work?!
If it wasn't for your long time membership I'd have instantly dismissed this as a strange fake!
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jaimesl
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Faile Mermaid, by jaimesl on Sept 1, 2011 17:14:45 GMT 1, Hi all, I have this Banksy mermaid stencil from Faile in 2004. It's on a white painted plywood board measuring about 100cm x 80cm, and the image itself is about 70cm x 50cm. It isn't exactly signed, but on the back in Banksy's writing is "Faile 2004 London xx". Anyone have any idea what this might be worth? I'm reluctant to sell, but hard times mean I might have to, so any thoughts on the best way/place to sell it would be appreciated. I also have a couple of Monkey Queen back door prints if anyone's interested. Best, R
Do you have any provenance (receipts etc.)
If not, it's probably worth 5p or up to ยฃ1k to a Faile collector who trusts you (not to suggest you're untrustworthy by any means - simply that I'm not sure whether people know you on here or not).
Good luck with the sale - and sorry to hear you reason for selling it.
All the best.
Hi all, I have this Banksy mermaid stencil from Faile in 2004. It's on a white painted plywood board measuring about 100cm x 80cm, and the image itself is about 70cm x 50cm. It isn't exactly signed, but on the back in Banksy's writing is "Faile 2004 London xx". Anyone have any idea what this might be worth? I'm reluctant to sell, but hard times mean I might have to, so any thoughts on the best way/place to sell it would be appreciated. I also have a couple of Monkey Queen back door prints if anyone's interested. Best, R Do you have any provenance (receipts etc.) If not, it's probably worth 5p or up to ยฃ1k to a Faile collector who trusts you (not to suggest you're untrustworthy by any means - simply that I'm not sure whether people know you on here or not). Good luck with the sale - and sorry to hear you reason for selling it. All the best. |
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 1, 2011 18:06:36 GMT 1, tis nice, seems odd that Banksy would do it, What makes you say its Banksy's writing?
Can we see a pic of the back?
tis nice, seems odd that Banksy would do it, What makes you say its Banksy's writing?
Can we see a pic of the back?
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nacional
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Faile Mermaid, by nacional on Sept 1, 2011 20:31:00 GMT 1, uuhhh, dudes, he's, like, taking the piss...don'y ya get it.....
uuhhh, dudes, he's, like, taking the piss...don'y ya get it.....
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 1, 2011 21:00:15 GMT 1, no, feel free to explain though.
no, feel free to explain though.
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rockbeer
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Faile Mermaid, by rockbeer on Sept 1, 2011 23:33:11 GMT 1, No, not taking the piss at all. Whatever made you think that?
The piece was salvaged after the '04 Faile London show by a connected friend and given to me as a gift. So, no provenance, no receipts, just the stencil and 'signature' (pic attached). I'm as sure as I can be it's his writing for several reasons. It looks like it. Plus, people who know about these things have recognized it as such immediately and without prompting. Plus my connected friend is certain of it.
But who knows, maybe we're all wrong.
I've had it a long time, but I didn't know it wasn't Banksy's work. Although it always struck me as not his typical style, I must admit.
Whose work is it if not his? I've seen prints of the image advertised as by Banksy.
Certainly not a strange fake! A strange first post maybe, but I don't tend to say much unless I've got something worth saying! I'm always interested in what other people have to say though 
Thanks whoever posted the Bonhams tip, which now seems to have disappeared. I'll be emailing them asap.
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No, not taking the piss at all. Whatever made you think that? The piece was salvaged after the '04 Faile London show by a connected friend and given to me as a gift. So, no provenance, no receipts, just the stencil and 'signature' (pic attached). I'm as sure as I can be it's his writing for several reasons. It looks like it. Plus, people who know about these things have recognized it as such immediately and without prompting. Plus my connected friend is certain of it. But who knows, maybe we're all wrong. I've had it a long time, but I didn't know it wasn't Banksy's work. Although it always struck me as not his typical style, I must admit. Whose work is it if not his? I've seen prints of the image advertised as by Banksy. Certainly not a strange fake! A strange first post maybe, but I don't tend to say much unless I've got something worth saying! I'm always interested in what other people have to say though Thanks whoever posted the Bonhams tip, which now seems to have disappeared. I'll be emailing them asap. Attachments:
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 1, 2011 23:39:30 GMT 1, The image is BY Faile, they are a collective. Wouldnt give that much credability as Banksy at all to be honest.
The image is BY Faile, they are a collective. Wouldnt give that much credability as Banksy at all to be honest.
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Faile Mermaid, by des77 on Sept 1, 2011 23:41:20 GMT 1, that is the least looking banksy writing ive ever seen
that is the least looking banksy writing ive ever seen
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 1, 2011 23:43:29 GMT 1, init. How would you ever credit block caps to anyone?
init. How would you ever credit block caps to anyone?
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mouser
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Faile Mermaid, by mouser on Sept 2, 2011 8:34:24 GMT 1, As Xmyart says, its a Faile Piece not Banksy, but a very nice Faile. The Writing matches other older faile and is 100% their style / work with no banksy connection whatsoever.
POW sold the print of this, sold out a few years back.
Enjoy it for what it is.
As Xmyart says, its a Faile Piece not Banksy, but a very nice Faile. The Writing matches other older faile and is 100% their style / work with no banksy connection whatsoever.
POW sold the print of this, sold out a few years back.
Enjoy it for what it is.
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bunnyboy
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Faile Mermaid, by bunnyboy on Sept 2, 2011 8:58:41 GMT 1, I think I've seen some Aiko pieces signed like this.
I think I've seen some Aiko pieces signed like this.
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rockbeer
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Faile Mermaid, by rockbeer on Sept 2, 2011 9:13:36 GMT 1, Thanks everyone, I've learned something.
Better get a job then 
Thanks everyone, I've learned something. Better get a job then |
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 2, 2011 9:15:46 GMT 1, Not to trust your mates, or "people in the know" for instance?
Not to trust your mates, or "people in the know" for instance?
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Dellboyy
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Faile Mermaid, by Dellboyy on Sept 2, 2011 9:48:33 GMT 1, Yeah i'd say it looks like Aiko's writing. If it's a genuine Faile piece from an early show you could always try contacting Faile directly for a some kind of provenance?
Yeah i'd say it looks like Aiko's writing. If it's a genuine Faile piece from an early show you could always try contacting Faile directly for a some kind of provenance?
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stenev
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Faile Mermaid, by stenev on Sept 2, 2011 11:34:54 GMT 1, Here is the POW print FYI
Good luck with your hunt for provenance
Here is the POW print FYI Good luck with your hunt for provenance |
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Prescription Art
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Faile Mermaid, by Prescription Art on Sept 2, 2011 11:54:14 GMT 1, Here's one I have:
Here's one I have: |
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Faile Mermaid, by xmyart on Sept 2, 2011 12:06:45 GMT 1, Thats a really nice version prescription.
Thats a really nice version prescription.
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rockbeer
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Faile Mermaid, by rockbeer on Sept 2, 2011 15:52:26 GMT 1, Not to trust your mates, or "people in the know" for instance?
Yes, well, I didn't did I. I came on here and asked politely for advice.
Gotta love the self-righteous internet.
Otherwise, thanks again everyone. Beautiful prints.
Not to trust your mates, or "people in the know" for instance? Yes, well, I didn't did I. I came on here and asked politely for advice. Gotta love the self-righteous internet. Otherwise, thanks again everyone. Beautiful prints. |
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