frithar
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by frithar on Oct 13, 2013 23:49:52 GMT 1, I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely...
I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely...
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 13, 2013 23:50:39 GMT 1, Banksy, you stir feelings in me like no other living artist can. You sexy, sexy beast.
Banksy, you stir feelings in me like no other living artist can. You sexy, sexy beast.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 23:53:21 GMT 1, I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely... Best post tonight.
I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely... Best post tonight.
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 13, 2013 23:53:29 GMT 1, I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely... You're not alone frithar.
I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely... You're not alone frithar.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 23:54:41 GMT 1, OG... Yes, thank you. I'm well aware of the original piece, hence the use of inverted commas in my original post. It was the addition of the word FRAGILE to this image that I was calling "new", unlike the other pieces.
I put this up for the benefit of others... you know the less informed ones!
There was one portrait painting in a classic renaissance style that I hadn't seen before, but does reflect his new painting style, it has more depth and texture.
All these can be considered new in composition and the way the paint was applied, the 'love is in the air' painting was especially different to others i've seen.
OG... Yes, thank you. I'm well aware of the original piece, hence the use of inverted commas in my original post. It was the addition of the word FRAGILE to this image that I was calling "new", unlike the other pieces. I put this up for the benefit of others... you know the less informed ones! There was one portrait painting in a classic renaissance style that I hadn't seen before, but does reflect his new painting style, it has more depth and texture. All these can be considered new in composition and the way the paint was applied, the 'love is in the air' painting was especially different to others i've seen.
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londonboy
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by londonboy on Oct 13, 2013 23:54:52 GMT 1, I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely...
The first lady got a 50% discount
I may be the only person on here who will sleep well tonight-- even at $60, I couldn't have afforded it and would have had to walk away no matter how lovely... The first lady got a 50% discount
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 13, 2013 23:57:17 GMT 1, Anyone know this lady?
Anyone know this lady?
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 13, 2013 23:58:50 GMT 1, The real question is how many of you passed on pieces from POW and random shows all those years ago for basically nothing.... Even back then though, were they this cheap? Looks like Banksy values have plummeted.
The real question is how many of you passed on pieces from POW and random shows all those years ago for basically nothing.... Even back then though, were they this cheap? Looks like Banksy values have plummeted.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 23:59:46 GMT 1, Anyone know this lady?
That's the one... unsold.
From the video it looked like the only version too.
Shy boys get nowt Plip.
Anyone know this lady? That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip.
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Weegis
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Weegis on Oct 14, 2013 0:03:54 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought....
I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Coach on Oct 14, 2013 0:04:30 GMT 1, Anyone know this lady? That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip.
Yes, I spotted that in the video too as being one I'd not seen before. I thought it might have been from the crazy horses piece. Similar style to the chap on the car. Classical. But I've checked, and it's not a stencil from there.
Anyone know this lady? That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip. Yes, I spotted that in the video too as being one I'd not seen before. I thought it might have been from the crazy horses piece. Similar style to the chap on the car. Classical. But I've checked, and it's not a stencil from there.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tonysantos2001 on Oct 14, 2013 0:05:50 GMT 1, Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about!
Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours.
But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x
Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about!
Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours.
But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 0:07:44 GMT 1, Anyone know this lady? That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip.
Anyone know this lady? That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Coach on Oct 14, 2013 0:08:10 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought....
I know it's not the point, and that it's a little crass, and perhaps even flies in the face of the whole point of the stunt, but I can't help wondering what the value of what that chap walked away with might be. Maybe 200k? Good for him. He looked like a pleasant chap.
I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought.... I know it's not the point, and that it's a little crass, and perhaps even flies in the face of the whole point of the stunt, but I can't help wondering what the value of what that chap walked away with might be. Maybe 200k? Good for him. He looked like a pleasant chap.
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 14, 2013 0:08:33 GMT 1, Well done Viva! We have a winner!
Well done Viva! We have a winner!
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 14, 2013 0:09:40 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought.... I know it's not the point, and that it's a little crass, and perhaps even flies in the face of the whole point of the stunt, but I can't help wondering what the value of what that chap walked away with might be. Maybe 200k? Good for him. He looked like a pleasant chap. Looked like a couple of large unique ones there.
A lot.
I wonder if any of the folks that bought them are aware yet....that guy from Chicago if he knows what $240 bought.... I know it's not the point, and that it's a little crass, and perhaps even flies in the face of the whole point of the stunt, but I can't help wondering what the value of what that chap walked away with might be. Maybe 200k? Good for him. He looked like a pleasant chap. Looked like a couple of large unique ones there. A lot.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Coach on Oct 14, 2013 0:10:09 GMT 1, That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip.
Oh yes, not new.
That's the one... unsold. From the video it looked like the only version too. Shy boys get nowt Plip. Oh yes, not new.
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Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 14, 2013 0:10:52 GMT 1, Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad?
Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tonysantos2001 on Oct 14, 2013 0:21:33 GMT 1, Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad? Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?!
Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad? Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 14, 2013 0:22:31 GMT 1, Random actor like the drivers.
Good question re the value. I think 200k is about right. Interesting what happens with those unsold. Prob go the way of the capitalism unsold sets...
Random actor like the drivers.
Good question re the value. I think 200k is about right. Interesting what happens with those unsold. Prob go the way of the capitalism unsold sets...
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rioja
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 14, 2013 0:30:01 GMT 1, Here's a thought to help you sleep better tonight - maybe the buyers were all actors too and he didn't actually sell any pieces and all we've witnessed is but a bit of theatre, recorded in say half an hour.
Having said that I sincerely hope not - it's magic as it is.
Here's a thought to help you sleep better tonight - maybe the buyers were all actors too and he didn't actually sell any pieces and all we've witnessed is but a bit of theatre, recorded in say half an hour.
Having said that I sincerely hope not - it's magic as it is.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 14, 2013 0:32:10 GMT 1, And for what it's worth, the stall was in south east central park.
Updated map: goo.gl/maps/nK888
And for what it's worth, the stall was in south east central park. Updated map: goo.gl/maps/nK888
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 14, 2013 0:33:40 GMT 1, So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad? Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?! he's probably on his stall today , looks like he was looking after both stalls thats why he is sat between them. If you see on the vid
So do you think the mature gentleman is Banksy? Banksy's dad? Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?! he's probably on his stall today , looks like he was looking after both stalls thats why he is sat between them. If you see on the vid
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kel on Oct 14, 2013 0:35:25 GMT 1, Brilliant. Love the appreciation from the stall holder when he sells something. Would be a great twist if he he had no idea as well.
Brilliant. Love the appreciation from the stall holder when he sells something. Would be a great twist if he he had no idea as well.
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 14, 2013 0:36:15 GMT 1, i think the buyers were real imo
i think the buyers were real imo
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 14, 2013 0:37:03 GMT 1, he probably just got asked if he'll watch another stall today ;-)
he probably just got asked if he'll watch another stall today ;-)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Rubys on Oct 14, 2013 0:39:01 GMT 1, This is the greatest thing Mr B has ever done.
My hat goes off to you sir
This is the greatest thing Mr B has ever done.
My hat goes off to you sir
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 0:43:51 GMT 1, Mirror Newspaper
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tonysantos2001 on Oct 14, 2013 0:45:19 GMT 1, Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?! he's probably on his stall today , looks like he was looking after both stalls thats why he is sat between them. If you see on the vid If anybody's heading down there can you get me one of those Lady Gaga posters that he was selling?!
I think that this should stir the fires again about what I and others have said about him putting work in a different name as well.
Hmm?!..........
Would be rude to speculate no?! I just wonder if anybody is going to hit that location today, see if the "Old Man" is about?! he's probably on his stall today , looks like he was looking after both stalls thats why he is sat between them. If you see on the vid If anybody's heading down there can you get me one of those Lady Gaga posters that he was selling?! I think that this should stir the fires again about what I and others have said about him putting work in a different name as well. Hmm?!..........
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by sal on Oct 14, 2013 0:48:54 GMT 1, This is the greatest thing Mr B has ever done. agreed!.. a massive slap across the face for all of us..
This is the greatest thing Mr B has ever done. agreed!.. a massive slap across the face for all of us..
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