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How to spot a real GDP rat , by JD on Aug 22, 2020 16:26:24 GMT 1, Can someone point me to some threads please
I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real
Thanks
JD
Can someone point me to some threads please
I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real
Thanks
JD
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Woodey1001 on Aug 22, 2020 17:09:57 GMT 1, You can't. They are to easy to fake.
You can't. They are to easy to fake.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 17:21:51 GMT 1, Can someone point me to some threads please I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real Thanks JD
The reverse is key I think
You can see the ink has raised the paper
I don't think there have been any fakes that have the reverse detail
Happy to be corrected
Can someone point me to some threads please I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real Thanks JD The reverse is key I think You can see the ink has raised the paper I don't think there have been any fakes that have the reverse detail Happy to be corrected |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by telecine on Aug 22, 2020 17:23:09 GMT 1, You can't. They are to easy to fake.
Surely they’re quite tricky to fake?
They’re screen printed on basically newspaper.
Would it be easy ?
You can't. They are to easy to fake. Surely they’re quite tricky to fake? They’re screen printed on basically newspaper. Would it be easy ? |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by telecine on Aug 22, 2020 17:24:16 GMT 1, Can someone point me to some threads please I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real Thanks JD The reverse is key I think You can see the ink has raised the paper I don't think there have been any fakes that have the reverse detail Happy to be corrected
My genuine one has the back raised by the print.
Can someone point me to some threads please I have a couple I picked up from the show so obviously I know they are but it would be good to show a buyer in the future how to spot they are real Thanks JD The reverse is key I think You can see the ink has raised the paper I don't think there have been any fakes that have the reverse detail Happy to be corrected My genuine one has the back raised by the print. |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by JD on Aug 22, 2020 17:33:42 GMT 1, Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through
Mine both have a straight edge on all sides .
Have any got slightly ripped edges ?
Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through
Mine both have a straight edge on all sides .
Have any got slightly ripped edges ?
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by iamzero on Aug 22, 2020 17:43:24 GMT 1, If they’re so easy to fake how come WCP can’t completely nail it?
If they’re so easy to fake how come WCP can’t completely nail it?
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by telecine on Aug 22, 2020 17:44:49 GMT 1, Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ?
There are a lot with skinny sticky tape tear 
Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ? There are a lot with skinny sticky tape tear |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by ca on Aug 22, 2020 17:49:21 GMT 1, I’d delete that thread before it becomes a "how to fake GDP rat" ...
I’d delete that thread before it becomes a "how to fake GDP rat" ...
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by sbash on Aug 22, 2020 17:50:56 GMT 1, Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ? There are a lot with skinny sticky tape tear
I would say the prints are pretty hard to copy PROPERLY as others have suggested prior.
Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ? There are a lot with skinny sticky tape tear Funny thing is, when I got prints home I thought I'd leave the tape on as some sort of proof of provenance. 2 or 3 days in I started to worry that they'd damage the print long term and that I'd never be able to remove without ripping the paper. So I ended up removing all the tape! to be fair, quite easy to 'fake' that part. I would say the prints are pretty hard to copy PROPERLY as others have suggested prior. |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 17:56:00 GMT 1, Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ?
I disagree
I think it is a given
If it isn't risen its a fake
Yeah the back is quite easy but not a given about the risen . I have two . Picked up on person . One of the backs is very risen . One hardly . Both see through Mine both have a straight edge on all sides . Have any got slightly ripped edges ? I disagree I think it is a given If it isn't risen its a fake |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Gurn on Aug 22, 2020 17:59:50 GMT 1, I would imagine that they are pretty difficult to fake. However, the problem arises when someone who has never seen a legit one has nothing to compare a purchase to.
There are many subtle nuances to the GDP Rat...The paper, the ink, the size, the reverse..even one or two splats. If I was buying one now I'd hope that the seller would be open to letting me see it alongside one I knew was 100% genuine.
I would imagine that they are pretty difficult to fake. However, the problem arises when someone who has never seen a legit one has nothing to compare a purchase to.
There are many subtle nuances to the GDP Rat...The paper, the ink, the size, the reverse..even one or two splats. If I was buying one now I'd hope that the seller would be open to letting me see it alongside one I knew was 100% genuine.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by coller on Aug 22, 2020 18:33:40 GMT 1, the amount of good fakes for anything banksy-related will surprise you. up to and including signed prints. this is no different. even if it isn't perfectly faked now, it will be eventually. because forgers want to make money, and these items sell.
people paying big money for items without pest control COA should really think hard about it. you're really only buying it for yourself, in every sense of the word(s), since you will almost definitely not be able to prove it's real later on. or maybe even at the time.
my rule is buy at source or buy with pest control COA, otherwise assume it is fake. i make some exceptions for long-time forum members.
the amount of good fakes for anything banksy-related will surprise you. up to and including signed prints. this is no different. even if it isn't perfectly faked now, it will be eventually. because forgers want to make money, and these items sell.
people paying big money for items without pest control COA should really think hard about it. you're really only buying it for yourself, in every sense of the word(s), since you will almost definitely not be able to prove it's real later on. or maybe even at the time.
my rule is buy at source or buy with pest control COA, otherwise assume it is fake. i make some exceptions for long-time forum members.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Woodey1001 on Aug 22, 2020 19:48:58 GMT 1, You can't. They are to easy to fake. Surely they’re quite tricky to fake? They’re screen printed on basically newspaper. Would it be easy ?
Yes. The easiest.
You can't. They are to easy to fake. Surely they’re quite tricky to fake? They’re screen printed on basically newspaper. Would it be easy ? Yes. The easiest. |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by anodyne13 on Aug 22, 2020 20:52:15 GMT 1, I think it’s all about the paper (color and texture) and ink. But you need a real on to compare it to actually tell for sure.
The longer time goes on past the date of the show the higher the probability that you may be buying a fake.
I think it’s all about the paper (color and texture) and ink. But you need a real on to compare it to actually tell for sure.
The longer time goes on past the date of the show the higher the probability that you may be buying a fake.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by vvk on Aug 22, 2020 21:08:18 GMT 1, anyone put these under a black light / UV light?
anyone put these under a black light / UV light?
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by avec art on Aug 22, 2020 21:26:27 GMT 1, the paper is easy to get, I use it often. Screen printing a black design on it will raise the back like that - the moisture and subsequent drying does it.
Where you lose quality is the scanning of the initial print. You'd have a difficult time getting all of the fine detail. They made the initial design straight to an acetate, so it has authentically captured all the spray, and has then been deliberately smudged with a finger or some implement while still wet.
the paper is easy to get, I use it often. Screen printing a black design on it will raise the back like that - the moisture and subsequent drying does it.
Where you lose quality is the scanning of the initial print. You'd have a difficult time getting all of the fine detail. They made the initial design straight to an acetate, so it has authentically captured all the spray, and has then been deliberately smudged with a finger or some implement while still wet.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by vvk on Aug 22, 2020 21:33:58 GMT 1, "They made the initial design straight to an acetate, so it has authentically captured all the spray, and has then been deliberately smudged with a finger or some implement while still wet."
and just so my message does not get taken the wrong way, I mean no offense to you nor any disrespect. Im asking as you mentioned that you do this type of stuff, and i am curious.
thanks
"They made the initial design straight to an acetate, so it has authentically captured all the spray, and has then been deliberately smudged with a finger or some implement while still wet." Is this fact, or your pro opinion? While i believe the clocks were "smugged" im not so sure about the Handout rat print on newsprint. I don't believe it was painted directly on on acetate either, it think it was exported from procreate and then printed on film. but then again, i didnt get much sleep so im not thinking straight. and just so my message does not get taken the wrong way, I mean no offense to you nor any disrespect. Im asking as you mentioned that you do this type of stuff, and i am curious. thanks |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by avec art on Aug 22, 2020 22:05:27 GMT 1, yes the design of the rat itself on the handouts has scratching/smudging into the ink. It looks like it's been done with a brush. If someone pulls it up you can see.
Also it was GDP which said they were sprayed straight to acetate, which is consistent with its appearance. But it's perfectly possible to use acetate or film as you say.
The rats of the clock have an extra grey ink wash which I believe is like what we'd usually call hand finishing.
yes the design of the rat itself on the handouts has scratching/smudging into the ink. It looks like it's been done with a brush. If someone pulls it up you can see.
Also it was GDP which said they were sprayed straight to acetate, which is consistent with its appearance. But it's perfectly possible to use acetate or film as you say.
The rats of the clock have an extra grey ink wash which I believe is like what we'd usually call hand finishing.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by avec art on Aug 22, 2020 22:54:12 GMT 1, 
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by jjplay on Aug 23, 2020 10:42:50 GMT 1,
The back of my rat prints have really deep indentations.
The back of my rat prints have really deep indentations. |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by avec art on Aug 23, 2020 11:02:34 GMT 1, I don't suppose you need to over analyse this stuff, but you might ask why is there spray underneath where the ink has been smudged/brushed?
I don't suppose you need to over analyse this stuff, but you might ask why is there spray underneath where the ink has been smudged/brushed?
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by duffer31 on Aug 23, 2020 18:20:22 GMT 1, The back of my rat prints have really deep indentations.
Did you live round the corner for a few days lol
The back of my rat prints have really deep indentations. Did you live round the corner for a few days lol |
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by jjplay on Aug 23, 2020 18:39:19 GMT 1, I work and live in Croydon , so I managed to get four rats. I gave one away and kept 3.
I work and live in Croydon , so I managed to get four rats. I gave one away and kept 3.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Happy Shopper on Aug 23, 2020 19:51:52 GMT 1, I’d assume the fakes are large photocopies, not screen printed. So they’d look pretty good in pictures, but nothing like the real thing in reality.
Screen printed fakes I’d expect to lose a lot of detail, and be easy to spot... like WCP fakes.
I’d assume the fakes are large photocopies, not screen printed. So they’d look pretty good in pictures, but nothing like the real thing in reality.
Screen printed fakes I’d expect to lose a lot of detail, and be easy to spot... like WCP fakes.
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How to spot a real GDP rat , by Inknart on Aug 25, 2020 23:34:56 GMT 1, the amount of good fakes for anything banksy-related will surprise you. up to and including signed prints. this is no different. even if it isn't perfectly faked now, it will be eventually. because forgers want to make money, and these items sell. people paying big money for items without pest control COA should really think hard about it. you're really only buying it for yourself, in every sense of the word(s), since you will almost definitely not be able to prove it's real later on. or maybe even at the time. my rule is buy at source or buy with pest control COA, otherwise assume it is fake. i make some exceptions for long-time forum members. I wonder if pest control would provide authenticity certificates for GDP gift prints?
the amount of good fakes for anything banksy-related will surprise you. up to and including signed prints. this is no different. even if it isn't perfectly faked now, it will be eventually. because forgers want to make money, and these items sell. people paying big money for items without pest control COA should really think hard about it. you're really only buying it for yourself, in every sense of the word(s), since you will almost definitely not be able to prove it's real later on. or maybe even at the time. my rule is buy at source or buy with pest control COA, otherwise assume it is fake. i make some exceptions for long-time forum members. I wonder if pest control would provide authenticity certificates for GDP gift prints? No. |
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