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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Love Is In The Air on Oct 14, 2024 12:02:00 GMT 1, I know he is not everyone's cup of tea but Steve Lazarides has just launched a big US auction happening on October 31 and appears to be selling off his best stuff/what he's got left from Banksy vaults. Not sure who would want the burner phones but some of the other bits are proper bits of Banksy history...
www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/under-duress-the-banksy-archive-of-steve-lazarides-565
There is a 30 min doc about the sale and Laz below (haven't had chance to watch yet so apologies if not great but thought I would just share all this asap)
I know he is not everyone's cup of tea but Steve Lazarides has just launched a big US auction happening on October 31 and appears to be selling off his best stuff/what he's got left from Banksy vaults. Not sure who would want the burner phones but some of the other bits are proper bits of Banksy history... www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/under-duress-the-banksy-archive-of-steve-lazarides-565There is a 30 min doc about the sale and Laz below (haven't had chance to watch yet so apologies if not great but thought I would just share all this asap) |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Dice on Oct 14, 2024 12:26:53 GMT 1, Not a COA in sight?
Not a COA in sight?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Love Is In The Air on Oct 14, 2024 12:31:07 GMT 1, Good point...even the more run-of-the-mill prints in the auction are described in the accompanying press release as "proof prints".
For example: "Rude Copper," that was numbered 236/250 but rejected by quality control and later hung on the office wall of the POW headquarters....
I suspect Juliens were one of the few auction houses willing to take on the sale then, the big ones would be too worried about upsetting Banksy/Pest.
Good point...even the more run-of-the-mill prints in the auction are described in the accompanying press release as "proof prints". For example: "Rude Copper," that was numbered 236/250 but rejected by quality control and later hung on the office wall of the POW headquarters.... I suspect Juliens were one of the few auction houses willing to take on the sale then, the big ones would be too worried about upsetting Banksy/Pest. |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by High Contrast on Oct 14, 2024 12:35:17 GMT 1, I mean a lot of these works are lovely .. but is it me or are the estimates way too high?
Any thoughts?
I mean a lot of these works are lovely .. but is it me or are the estimates way too high?
Any thoughts?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by loui on Oct 14, 2024 12:38:35 GMT 1, I mean a lot of these works are lovely .. but is it me or are the reserves way too high? Any thoughts?
Better to high then to low. I hope he sells the lot, heโs got kids to feed and pay for their education. We do everything for our kids donโt we, and Banksy is so passรฉ so best not to wait much longer ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
I mean a lot of these works are lovely .. but is it me or are the reserves way too high? Any thoughts? Better to high then to low. I hope he sells the lot, heโs got kids to feed and pay for their education. We do everything for our kids donโt we, and Banksy is so passรฉ so best not to wait much longer ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by 7star on Oct 14, 2024 12:55:55 GMT 1, Estimates are way too high for prints without COA! B hates him now what's the feeling going be like after the sale .... I'm sure B doesn't want private letters going made public ..... just because Laz needs a few quid ...... the cease and decist letter is interesting though may bid?
Estimates are way too high for prints without COA! B hates him now what's the feeling going be like after the sale .... I'm sure B doesn't want private letters going made public ..... just because Laz needs a few quid ...... the cease and decist letter is interesting though may bid?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by drip on Oct 14, 2024 13:05:34 GMT 1, I love seeing the weird shit that folk squirrel away, and there's some interesting, quirky and fun stuff there, for sure, but the estimates.......yikes.
Given the recent history between Banksy and Laz, this might be the one time Banksy is fine with his market prices being down.
Now, would anyone like to buy me that original Banksy tag stencil?
I love seeing the weird shit that folk squirrel away, and there's some interesting, quirky and fun stuff there, for sure, but the estimates.......yikes.
Given the recent history between Banksy and Laz, this might be the one time Banksy is fine with his market prices being down.
Now, would anyone like to buy me that original Banksy tag stencil?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by drip on Oct 14, 2024 13:09:55 GMT 1, Do you think he applied?
That would've been a fun email.
Do you think he applied? That would've been a fun email. |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by 7star on Oct 14, 2024 13:19:27 GMT 1, I forsee serious issues when buyers try and get COAS .........
I forsee serious issues when buyers try and get COAS .........
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by PC Baby on Oct 14, 2024 13:20:28 GMT 1, Couldn't it be argued that some of those hand-drawn sketches have been appropriated and actually belong to Banksy?
Couldn't it be argued that some of those hand-drawn sketches have been appropriated and actually belong to Banksy?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Happy Shopper on Oct 14, 2024 13:26:30 GMT 1, Scraps off the print shop floor, unsigned, (basically back door prints), and postcards. All of which he probably has tons more of.
The only things really interesting are the original sketches and hand written notes.
Scraps off the print shop floor, unsigned, (basically back door prints), and postcards. All of which he probably has tons more of.
The only things really interesting are the original sketches and hand written notes.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by mojo on Oct 14, 2024 13:57:52 GMT 1, Whoโs Frank and was Damien a flipper?  
Whoโs Frank and was Damien a flipper? I would guess it's the late Frank Dunphy, Damiens Manager. I think Damien probably bought them as gifts for friends/family. |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Pawel on Oct 14, 2024 13:58:57 GMT 1, Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low.
Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Dice on Oct 14, 2024 13:59:14 GMT 1, Damoโs former manager?
Damoโs former manager?
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by drip on Oct 14, 2024 14:07:13 GMT 1, ....."I wish you all the best in your continued endeavours to separate rich people from their money."
....."I wish you all the best in your continued endeavours to separate rich people from their money." |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Devizes /\_/\ on Oct 14, 2024 14:35:47 GMT 1, Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low.
Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low. Desperate times means desperate measures? |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Fuzzyduck121 on Oct 14, 2024 14:41:30 GMT 1, A creased up GWB unsigned with no COA and no ability to sell it on ever in any decent auction
a LIITA for sale with no PC for more than a signed one with PC is going for
20 grand for a grannies with a massive cross in sharpie across the middle
is he off his rocker
good luck Steve, you are gonna need it lad
A creased up GWB unsigned with no COA and no ability to sell it on ever in any decent auction
a LIITA for sale with no PC for more than a signed one with PC is going for
20 grand for a grannies with a massive cross in sharpie across the middle
is he off his rocker
good luck Steve, you are gonna need it lad
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Midlife Crisis on Oct 14, 2024 14:48:16 GMT 1, What's Steve Lazarides going to do with tte big box of photos and videos of Banksy he's got there
What's Steve Lazarides going to do with tte big box of photos and videos of Banksy he's got there
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Wanchope on Oct 14, 2024 14:48:56 GMT 1, As much as I have enjoyed looking through all these pieces,
1.) I feel a lot are so personal to the company etc that I'm surprised they are going up for sale and it feels a shame
2.) Why Juliens? - I find this very strange (maybe he is thinking an American auction house will attract more and larger bids somehow)
3.) Love the Pest control email, but it has just been printed off right? Therefore how many other employees could have printed this off or have emailed themselves with it?
4.) Prices look ridiculously high
5.) Is there not a privacy issue with showing an order list for someone else (in this case Damien Hirst)
As much as I have enjoyed looking through all these pieces,
1.) I feel a lot are so personal to the company etc that I'm surprised they are going up for sale and it feels a shame
2.) Why Juliens? - I find this very strange (maybe he is thinking an American auction house will attract more and larger bids somehow)
3.) Love the Pest control email, but it has just been printed off right? Therefore how many other employees could have printed this off or have emailed themselves with it?
4.) Prices look ridiculously high
5.) Is there not a privacy issue with showing an order list for someone else (in this case Damien Hirst)
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Devizes /\_/\ on Oct 14, 2024 14:51:25 GMT 1, 30% fees on top too.
30% fees on top too.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Shoot Again on Oct 14, 2024 14:56:36 GMT 1, Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low. Desperate times means desperate measures?
http://instagram.com/p/DAqih7QqHtp
I'll keep my hard earned money to myself I think...
Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low. Desperate times means desperate measures? Selling every toilet paper Banksy has ever signed will surely help pay the expensive Retrouvius bills ! ;-) http://instagram.com/p/DAqih7QqHtp I'll keep my hard earned money to myself I think... |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by drip on Oct 14, 2024 15:02:47 GMT 1, Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low. Desperate times means desperate measures?
Weird that he sells the stuff when the market is so low. Desperate times means desperate measures? That's my grindr profile. |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Minecrafter on Oct 14, 2024 15:12:12 GMT 1, This is pure gold - the ship truly has hit the bottom of the ocean ๐
This is pure gold - the ship truly has hit the bottom of the ocean ๐
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Lunch Special on Oct 14, 2024 15:35:38 GMT 1, I ainโt gonna lie.
The fact heโs kept all this stuff is impressive to say the least.
As far as COAโs you all sound stupid af.
Like a bunch of carpetbaggers trying to
pull another fast one.
Pretty much in line with your idol sleazy lazarides
I ainโt gonna lie.
The fact heโs kept all this stuff is impressive to say the least.
As far as COAโs you all sound stupid af.
Like a bunch of carpetbaggers trying to
pull another fast one.
Pretty much in line with your idol sleazy lazarides
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Majestic on Oct 14, 2024 15:38:42 GMT 1, There's selling your soul...and then there's...Laz.
There's selling your soul...and then there's...Laz.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by kaimac on Oct 14, 2024 16:28:18 GMT 1, Laz paper trail is about as solid provenance as you're ever going to get, so I'm sure people will buy without pest control COA. Pretty incredible that he's kept all this stuff.
โItโs got to the stage where [the gallery world] is about nothing other than monetary value and I just canโt work on those terms any moreโ - Steve Lazarides, 2019
Gonna watch this one closely.
Laz paper trail is about as solid provenance as you're ever going to get, so I'm sure people will buy without pest control COA. Pretty incredible that he's kept all this stuff.
โItโs got to the stage where [the gallery world] is about nothing other than monetary value and I just canโt work on those terms any moreโ - Steve Lazarides, 2019
Gonna watch this one closely.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by Boy Wonder on Oct 14, 2024 16:29:05 GMT 1, COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by High Contrast on Oct 14, 2024 17:13:04 GMT 1, COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
Unfortunately it is what it is , without COA your pool of potential buyers reduces by about 95%
COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
Agree but there is a reason why all the works you own would be worth 10x more if they had a COA. Unfortunately it is what it is , without COA your pool of potential buyers reduces by about 95% |
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The Banksy Archive of Steve Lazarides, by kaimac on Oct 14, 2024 17:17:56 GMT 1, COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
Not really. If a work doesn't have a COA it can still be authentic, it's just not certified as such. E.g. the di-faced tenners, all the stuff out of the walled off hotel, the rats, the peckham rocks etc.
Pest Control is Banksy's way of controlling the market. Most people aren't going to be able to push against that, but someone like Laz is so unique I think he likely can.
COA means Certificate of Authenticity. Do you imply that these objects are not authentic? Authenticity is the law of evidence. Either an object is authentic or not. Nothing in between.
Not really. If a work doesn't have a COA it can still be authentic, it's just not certified as such. E.g. the di-faced tenners, all the stuff out of the walled off hotel, the rats, the peckham rocks etc. Pest Control is Banksy's way of controlling the market. Most people aren't going to be able to push against that, but someone like Laz is so unique I think he likely can. |
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