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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by monochrome on Oct 19, 2006 14:20:37 GMT 1, why? they show amazing return on the cost they were just a few months back. if people are saying that, then GREED has definitely entered the Banksy playground. Turning ยฃ12k in to ยฃ50 within 12months is jaw dropping. As for the Mona Lisa, that's like ยฃ10-30k in just a few months!!!!! No interest my arse - what did they want, all the prints to go for ยฃ250,000?
why? they show amazing return on the cost they were just a few months back. if people are saying that, then GREED has definitely entered the Banksy playground. Turning ยฃ12k in to ยฃ50 within 12months is jaw dropping. As for the Mona Lisa, that's like ยฃ10-30k in just a few months!!!!! No interest my arse - what did they want, all the prints to go for ยฃ250,000?
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HowAboutNo
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by HowAboutNo on Oct 19, 2006 20:46:11 GMT 1, Article in this evenings "London Lite"
He was initially dismissed by many in the art world as a maverick prankster but now graffiti artist Banksy has established himself as a modern art heavyweight in the auction houses.
The reclusive artist broke his own record at auction yesterday when his unique take on Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was sold for ยฃ57,600 to a UK-based private collector at Sotheby's Olympia Contemporary Art sale and a Kate Moss series made another ยฃ50,000.
The prices confounded those present, given the pre-sale estimate for the Mona Lisa was ยฃ15,000 to ยฃ20,000. The bidding frenzy led to Banksy more than doubling his previous highest price for a piece, ยฃ21,000, which was set at another Sotheby's Olympia auction last June.
In his version of the Mona Lisa, Banksy used his familiar stencil technique to depict the famous subject with spray paint dripping from her eyes.
A Metropolitan Police evidence tag is attached to the stretcher at the back of the picture.
Collectors were not content with just his reinterpretation of Da Vinci's iconic work; a set of six prints of Kate Moss - portrayed in the style of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe series - fetched just over ยฃ50,000 when they went under the hammer.
Elli Varnavides, contemporary art specialist at Sotheby's Olympia, said: "Of the five lots that we had for sale by Banksy, two of them ended up being our top sales. We were expecting a very impressive sale but because Banksy's record at auctions is relatively new, some people were unsure. But the outcome has been spectacular.
"The Kate Moss lot was also bought by a private collector. The estimate was ยฃ10,000 to ยฃ15,000, so it's quite sensational to go over five times the low estimate. I believe Kate Moss was happy about Banksy using her image in an iconic way."
Ms Varnavides added: "It's not often that we sell works with spray paints but we'll be seeing a lot more of Banksy as he seems to be building up a global presence. We are very excited about including works by him in his next sale in February."
Last month, Banksy held a show in Los Angeles that attracted Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jude Law and Keanu Reeves. Jolie reportedly spent more than ยฃ200,000 on the Bristol-born artist's works. Banksy's previous efforts include creating a 3.5-tonne bronze of the Old Bailey's statue of Justice wearing thigh-high PVC boots and a suspender belt.
He also hung a "cave painting" of a primitive man pushing a shopping trolley, in the British Museum.
And on the website, an option to quote what you think (can we please make a point of spanking the board up and showing these evening standard reading (ooops - me obviously!) to**ers a thing or two!! - Copy and paste link:
www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23371394-details/Graffiti%20artist%20deposits%20รฝรฝ100,000%20%20in%20his%20banksy%20account/article.do?expand=true#StartComments
First and only comment :
"You can fool some of the people some of the time... But these copies of copies will not keep their value, and I don't believe for one moment that serious collectors are shelling out serious cash for this junk.
In 20 years' time, no one will have heard of this pitiful charlatan who does not know the meaning of the word "Art" and who doesn't have the tiniest amount of talent. He should be the sub art-director of a giveaway magazine".
- Simon Cooper, London, England
Article in this evenings "London Lite" He was initially dismissed by many in the art world as a maverick prankster but now graffiti artist Banksy has established himself as a modern art heavyweight in the auction houses.
The reclusive artist broke his own record at auction yesterday when his unique take on Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was sold for ยฃ57,600 to a UK-based private collector at Sotheby's Olympia Contemporary Art sale and a Kate Moss series made another ยฃ50,000.
The prices confounded those present, given the pre-sale estimate for the Mona Lisa was ยฃ15,000 to ยฃ20,000. The bidding frenzy led to Banksy more than doubling his previous highest price for a piece, ยฃ21,000, which was set at another Sotheby's Olympia auction last June.
In his version of the Mona Lisa, Banksy used his familiar stencil technique to depict the famous subject with spray paint dripping from her eyes.
A Metropolitan Police evidence tag is attached to the stretcher at the back of the picture.
Collectors were not content with just his reinterpretation of Da Vinci's iconic work; a set of six prints of Kate Moss - portrayed in the style of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe series - fetched just over ยฃ50,000 when they went under the hammer.
Elli Varnavides, contemporary art specialist at Sotheby's Olympia, said: "Of the five lots that we had for sale by Banksy, two of them ended up being our top sales. We were expecting a very impressive sale but because Banksy's record at auctions is relatively new, some people were unsure. But the outcome has been spectacular.
"The Kate Moss lot was also bought by a private collector. The estimate was ยฃ10,000 to ยฃ15,000, so it's quite sensational to go over five times the low estimate. I believe Kate Moss was happy about Banksy using her image in an iconic way."
Ms Varnavides added: "It's not often that we sell works with spray paints but we'll be seeing a lot more of Banksy as he seems to be building up a global presence. We are very excited about including works by him in his next sale in February."
Last month, Banksy held a show in Los Angeles that attracted Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jude Law and Keanu Reeves. Jolie reportedly spent more than ยฃ200,000 on the Bristol-born artist's works. Banksy's previous efforts include creating a 3.5-tonne bronze of the Old Bailey's statue of Justice wearing thigh-high PVC boots and a suspender belt.
He also hung a "cave painting" of a primitive man pushing a shopping trolley, in the British Museum.And on the website, an option to quote what you think (can we please make a point of spanking the board up and showing these evening standard reading (ooops - me obviously!) to**ers a thing or two!! - Copy and paste link:www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23371394-details/Graffiti%20artist%20deposits%20รฝรฝ100,000%20%20in%20his%20banksy%20account/article.do?expand=true#StartComments First and only comment :"You can fool some of the people some of the time... But these copies of copies will not keep their value, and I don't believe for one moment that serious collectors are shelling out serious cash for this junk. In 20 years' time, no one will have heard of this pitiful charlatan who does not know the meaning of the word "Art" and who doesn't have the tiniest amount of talent. He should be the sub art-director of a giveaway magazine". - Simon Cooper, London, England
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by andrewd on Oct 19, 2006 21:55:28 GMT 1, The auction catelogue for the show, with the Banksy Mona Lisa on the front cover is on sale ( 280 pages ) from Sothebys 0207 293 6444 for ยฃ4, yes four quid not the ยฃ100 that some joker is asking for on e-bay. There's lots of good stuff in there and deffo worth getting Catelogue number W06709 'contemporary art' 18th Nov Olympia London
The auction catelogue for the show, with the Banksy Mona Lisa on the front cover is on sale ( 280 pages ) from Sothebys 0207 293 6444 for ยฃ4, yes four quid not the ยฃ100 that some joker is asking for on e-bay. There's lots of good stuff in there and deffo worth getting Catelogue number W06709 'contemporary art' 18th Nov Olympia London
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by trowel on Oct 19, 2006 22:23:14 GMT 1, Yet ยฃ11 on the Sotheby's website? Here's the details anyhow:
W06709 | London, Olympia 18 Oct 06 Contemporary Art
Publication Code: W06709 Price: US Domestic: 18.00 USD US Int'l: 21.00 USD UK Domestic: 11.00 GBP UK Int'l: 13.00 GBP
Yet ยฃ11 on the Sotheby's website? Here's the details anyhow: W06709 | London, Olympia 18 Oct 06 Contemporary Art Publication Code: W06709 Price: US Domestic: 18.00 USD US Int'l: 21.00 USD UK Domestic: 11.00 GBP UK Int'l: 13.00 GBP
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by urbantreemonkey on Oct 20, 2006 7:10:26 GMT 1, I have just checked the site and i comes up saying that no catelogues available
I have just checked the site and i comes up saying that no catelogues available
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by andrewd on Oct 20, 2006 7:40:31 GMT 1, Oh well I walked into Sothebys New Bond Street about 5 pm yesterday and bought one for ยฃ4, it certainly wasn't the last one. The website prices are the pre sale prices, goes down to ยฃ4 after the sale. Worth giving them a ring on the number 0207 293 6444 or popping in if you are local
Oh well I walked into Sothebys New Bond Street about 5 pm yesterday and bought one for ยฃ4, it certainly wasn't the last one. The website prices are the pre sale prices, goes down to ยฃ4 after the sale. Worth giving them a ring on the number 0207 293 6444 or popping in if you are local
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by atomcore on Oct 20, 2006 11:48:09 GMT 1, As I work round the corner I just popped into Sothebys and I'm affraid to say that I bought the very last one.
When I asked the man on the counter he said that there are definitely no more.
As I work round the corner I just popped into Sothebys and I'm affraid to say that I bought the very last one.
When I asked the man on the counter he said that there are definitely no more.
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by mido on Oct 20, 2006 14:11:06 GMT 1, really? I was thinking of popping in on saturday. Is it not worth it then??
anyone else going to the jamie Reid signing at the Aquarium??
As I work round the corner I just popped into Sothebys and I'm affraid to say that I bought the very last one. When I asked the man on the counter he said that there are definitely no more.
really? I was thinking of popping in on saturday. Is it not worth it then?? anyone else going to the jamie Reid signing at the Aquarium?? As I work round the corner I just popped into Sothebys and I'm affraid to say that I bought the very last one. When I asked the man on the counter he said that there are definitely no more.
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by HowAboutNo on Oct 20, 2006 14:51:47 GMT 1, Didnt wanna start a new thread for this, but only just round to seeing this ad for HDTV, the previous one with balls was a lot better, but this ones a bit more relevant to post here, so here it is ;D
Didnt wanna start a new thread for this, but only just round to seeing this ad for HDTV, the previous one with balls was a lot better, but this ones a bit more relevant to post here, so here it is ;D
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by mido on Oct 20, 2006 22:07:38 GMT 1, an email went out a while back
I'll dig it out....
Jamie Reid will be at the aquarium to sign prints etc on Saturday 21st October between 12 noon and 2pm. We'll have an abundance of his unsigned pop edition prints and a stack of No War No Glory posters that you can get dedicated and signed, but you're also welcome to bring anything else you'd like done as well.
The Aquarium10 Woburn Walk London WC1H 0JL 0207 387 8417 www.theaquariumonline.co.uk
Martin Anything just said that might be derogatory was obviously done by a complete imposter. Please whisper in my ear more into about James Reid signing mate, cheers.
an email went out a while back I'll dig it out.... Jamie Reid will be at the aquarium to sign prints etc on Saturday 21st October between 12 noon and 2pm. We'll have an abundance of his unsigned pop edition prints and a stack of No War No Glory posters that you can get dedicated and signed, but you're also welcome to bring anything else you'd like done as well. The Aquarium10 Woburn Walk London WC1H 0JL 0207 387 8417 www.theaquariumonline.co.ukMartin Anything just said that might be derogatory was obviously done by a complete imposter. Please whisper in my ear more into about James Reid signing mate, cheers.
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by manchestermike on Jul 26, 2007 22:14:46 GMT 1, Thanks ******
;D
Thanks ******
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by saracastique on Jul 27, 2007 12:41:09 GMT 1, Opus September show is one to go to
Opus September show is one to go to
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by marshman on Jul 27, 2007 13:15:52 GMT 1, Opus September show is one to go to
When is this exactly.......I am up doing the Great North Run for Leukaemia research (first time, god knows why I said yes) and be great if I managed to fit it in at same time ;D
Opus September show is one to go to When is this exactly.......I am up doing the Great North Run for Leukaemia research (first time, god knows why I said yes) and be great if I managed to fit it in at same time ;D
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by Art-el on Jul 27, 2007 15:20:41 GMT 1, Any more details?
Searched hi and low but can't find anything
Any more details?
Searched hi and low but can't find anything
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by misteraitch on Jul 27, 2007 15:26:12 GMT 1, Opus September show is one to go to
Ooh do tell? Will you be wearing your hot pants at this one? ;D
Opus September show is one to go to Ooh do tell? Will you be wearing your hot pants at this one? ;D
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by stuey09 on Jul 27, 2007 17:43:25 GMT 1, Opus September show is one to go to Ooh do tell? Will you be wearing your hot pants at this one? ;D
Hotpants in September, in the North East
Opus September show is one to go to Ooh do tell? Will you be wearing your hot pants at this one? ;D Hotpants in September, in the North East
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by adrscib on Jul 28, 2007 13:33:35 GMT 1, It too early to think about the dates... so most probably nothing is confirmed... but I am happy as I believe if the auction does well Dan will be put back in the limelight.... remember when Micallef had his first auction a couple of months ago, estimates were for 6-8k and auction went for 28k+premium! You know... sothebys always make low premium so that they can say that they've exceeded estimates x3, 5 times... just like they do with banksy and are doing with micallef....
Although I am sure that not everyone will agree with me, I am happy that finally Dan will be getting the recognition he deserved for his hard work throughout his carreer... If Sothebys are accepting him it means that they do give a certain value to his art....
The problem is that he is actually a real professional artist (that has years of studies) rather than a street graffiti artist, so may i suggest Silky to create a forum specifically for "other artists" that do not fall in the category as i wouldnt like to bother ppl with my comments.
It too early to think about the dates... so most probably nothing is confirmed... but I am happy as I believe if the auction does well Dan will be put back in the limelight.... remember when Micallef had his first auction a couple of months ago, estimates were for 6-8k and auction went for 28k+premium! You know... sothebys always make low premium so that they can say that they've exceeded estimates x3, 5 times... just like they do with banksy and are doing with micallef....
Although I am sure that not everyone will agree with me, I am happy that finally Dan will be getting the recognition he deserved for his hard work throughout his carreer... If Sothebys are accepting him it means that they do give a certain value to his art....
The problem is that he is actually a real professional artist (that has years of studies) rather than a street graffiti artist, so may i suggest Silky to create a forum specifically for "other artists" that do not fall in the category as i wouldnt like to bother ppl with my comments.
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by mcnuts on Jul 28, 2007 13:37:07 GMT 1, i like DB's work as well though only have 1 print. As for a forum. I think there are too many already!
i like DB's work as well though only have 1 print. As for a forum. I think there are too many already!
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by adrscib on Jul 28, 2007 13:39:56 GMT 1, i agree with you regarding forums... but this is supposed to be a banksy forum but 80% of the talk is not about him... but on micallef, beejoir, mantis, etc.. ettc...
i agree with you regarding forums... but this is supposed to be a banksy forum but 80% of the talk is not about him... but on micallef, beejoir, mantis, etc.. ettc...
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by mcnuts on Jul 28, 2007 13:43:45 GMT 1, i agree with you regarding forums... but this is supposed to be a banksy forum but 80% of the talk is not about him... but on micallef, beejoir, mantis, etc.. ettc... agreed. and new forums keep on being created but we still chat about it all here. plus, less forums keep down costs as well, less domain names. sorta like what wc does...
i agree with you regarding forums... but this is supposed to be a banksy forum but 80% of the talk is not about him... but on micallef, beejoir, mantis, etc.. ettc... agreed. and new forums keep on being created but we still chat about it all here. plus, less forums keep down costs as well, less domain names. sorta like what wc does...
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by Art-el on Jul 28, 2007 17:08:39 GMT 1, You crazy catz
Dan has a forum, which he contributes to regularly.
danbaldwin.proboards99.com/
Or scroll 6 inches to the bottom of this page
You crazy catz Dan has a forum, which he contributes to regularly. danbaldwin.proboards99.com/Or scroll 6 inches to the bottom of this page
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by mcnuts on Jul 28, 2007 17:37:37 GMT 1, You crazy catz Dan has a forum, which he contributes to regularly. danbaldwin.proboards99.com/Or scroll 6 inches to the bottom of this page
d'oh!
You crazy catz Dan has a forum, which he contributes to regularly. danbaldwin.proboards99.com/Or scroll 6 inches to the bottom of this page d'oh!
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by 7eny on Sept 20, 2007 14:33:49 GMT 1, cor i've never watched one of these before, they're quick
cor i've never watched one of these before, they're quick
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by johnas on Sept 20, 2007 14:36:41 GMT 1, GWB is in about 6 lots time
GWB is in about 6 lots time
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by Daniel Silk on Sept 20, 2007 14:38:28 GMT 1,
Thanks Johnas ;D I dint realize the video was up today
Thanks Johnas ;D I dint realize the video was up today
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by saltandiron on Sept 20, 2007 14:43:12 GMT 1, here we go.....
here we go.....
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Sotheby's Art Auctions โข LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง, by Daniel Silk on Sept 20, 2007 14:43:40 GMT 1, Balloon girl up now!
Balloon girl up now!
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