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Cardiff
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January 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Cardiff on Jul 22, 2015 13:52:13 GMT 1, super excited for this commission to arrive! Love her work on reflective paper and this one is fantastic...congrats! The framing is beautiful as well...really nice!
super excited for this commission to arrive! Love her work on reflective paper and this one is fantastic...congrats! The framing is beautiful as well...really nice!
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t3c
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July 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by t3c on Jul 22, 2015 13:54:38 GMT 1, So thats what over a million quid looks like in cardboard boxes
So thats what over a million quid looks like in cardboard boxes
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jul 22, 2015 14:34:54 GMT 1, super excited for this commission to arrive!
My nuts hurt thinking about how much that cost... very jealous.
super excited for this commission to arrive! My nuts hurt thinking about how much that cost... very jealous.
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11
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February 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 11 on Jul 22, 2015 14:53:10 GMT 1, Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated. Very nice and excellent back-story.
I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten.
If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!!
For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story
Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated. Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Jul 22, 2015 15:26:31 GMT 1, Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated. Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story
I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that?
Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated. Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that?
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CREAM
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June 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by CREAM on Jul 22, 2015 17:36:59 GMT 1, That katrin fridriks is fantastic congrats!
That katrin fridriks is fantastic congrats!
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dueuomo
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dueuomo on Jul 22, 2015 17:42:27 GMT 1, That katrin fridriks is fantastic congrats! Thank you very much. It is my wife's present for my bday :-)
Now I am looking for a Conor Harrington OG/sketch and the wish list for this year is completed!
That katrin fridriks is fantastic congrats! Thank you very much. It is my wife's present for my bday :-) Now I am looking for a Conor Harrington OG/sketch and the wish list for this year is completed!
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laurentbaboo
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by laurentbaboo on Jul 22, 2015 18:38:24 GMT 1, I'll keep the box as it is, don't flat it but have it box framed in a chunky black frame, red spacers maybe. Or you could just send it to me and i will sort it out!
Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated.
I'll keep the box as it is, don't flat it but have it box framed in a chunky black frame, red spacers maybe. Or you could just send it to me and i will sort it out! Finally! I live near L.A. but was unable to attend the pre-party for Banksy's Barely Legal show back in 2006. I've been searching on and off for "Sale Ends Today" ever since. Obviously the prints and most original art had sold out before the majority of people even got to the show, but luckily someone I know was there when people were picking up their prints and he noticed that some of the boxes carrying the prints had a "printers proof" taped to the box top. After some negotiating he managed the talk one of the workers into letting him purchase a few of the boxes with prints still attached (Morons, Trolleys, and Sale Ends Today). He sold the other two quite awhile back, and finally decided to sell this one as well. As much as a signed/numbered version would be great to have in my collection, I have to say this one is truly unique and it reminds me of why I began collecting street art in the first place. The only thing I can't decide at this point is whether I should remove it from the box and frame just the print or leave it as is taped to the box. At this point I'm leaning towards keeping it on the box and hanging it inside a plexiglass case. Any suggestions or advice regarding whether I should remove vs. frame "as is" would be most appreciated.
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rkitek
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December 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rkitek on Jul 22, 2015 18:42:55 GMT 1, Huge thanks to my wife and kids for this lovely Father's Day gift...I'm not sure if I should read into the "It is my heartfelt desire to improve but I never do" title. I treated myself to the framing (tough to capture in a photo, but it has a small bleed through of red around the dots on the frame that really pulls the piece together).
Great piece and the framing matches it perfectly. I think I need to have my wife and daughter have a little chat with your wife and kids before next Father's Day.
Huge thanks to my wife and kids for this lovely Father's Day gift...I'm not sure if I should read into the "It is my heartfelt desire to improve but I never do" title. I treated myself to the framing (tough to capture in a photo, but it has a small bleed through of red around the dots on the frame that really pulls the piece together). Great piece and the framing matches it perfectly. I think I need to have my wife and daughter have a little chat with your wife and kids before next Father's Day.
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Black Apple Art
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September 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Black Apple Art on Jul 22, 2015 19:02:33 GMT 1, Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that? I'd be pretty confident PC won't touch that. Wasn't meant for sale or for anyone to own it. Great piece of history though. Definitely keep it as is.
Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that? I'd be pretty confident PC won't touch that. Wasn't meant for sale or for anyone to own it. Great piece of history though. Definitely keep it as is.
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Black Apple Art
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September 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Black Apple Art on Jul 22, 2015 19:34:12 GMT 1, I'd be pretty confident PC won't touch that. Wasn't meant for sale or for anyone to own it. Great piece of history though. Definitely keep it as is. uhm, exciting matrix? I don't see it that black and white. Someone sold it where, and at the same time others were sold. So not impossible at all it could have the right papers. Why does it seem like people want to concider Banksy as a elitist ass-hole, sure there must be a grey zone that is honest and legit? Or have I missed something? The key word they use is " meant to be sold" this piece was a box top designating what was in that box...or "not for sale". Because someone sold it doesn't qualify it is such. But by all means take 5 min and submit it... Nothing to lose but I'd say the chances are right around zero.
I'd be pretty confident PC won't touch that. Wasn't meant for sale or for anyone to own it. Great piece of history though. Definitely keep it as is. uhm, exciting matrix? I don't see it that black and white. Someone sold it where, and at the same time others were sold. So not impossible at all it could have the right papers. Why does it seem like people want to concider Banksy as a elitist ass-hole, sure there must be a grey zone that is honest and legit? Or have I missed something? The key word they use is " meant to be sold" this piece was a box top designating what was in that box...or "not for sale". Because someone sold it doesn't qualify it is such. But by all means take 5 min and submit it... Nothing to lose but I'd say the chances are right around zero.
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dbm
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November 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dbm on Jul 22, 2015 19:54:59 GMT 1, Harriet Whyatt new release I picked up from Reinnes !
Harriet Whyatt new release I picked up from Reinnes !
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mlocks
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mlocks on Jul 23, 2015 0:51:41 GMT 1,
Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that? Thank you for the suggestions. I'm definitely going to keep it intact and hopefully my framer will have some creative ideas about the best way to go about hanging this. Submitting for the PC cert is also an interesting idea. Although I don't ever see myself letting this one go, it would certainly be a nice thing to have in case it's ever lost or stolen. Thanks again for your input.
Very nice and excellent back-story. I would be inclined to keep it on the cardboard and get it all framed - split the cardboard corners so it will flatten. If you removed it you have the tape to contend with - it could come off but probably been there so long it will leave something behind - or take some of the image with it!! For me, leaving it on the box gives it a level of authenticity without which it is just another PP / backdoor. This for me has some legitimacy as even though unsigned un-numbered was clearly used by the artist for a specific purpose and therefore is part of the Banksy story I agree with 11. That's whet I would do. Keeps it's uniqueness. As a seperate issue, I wonder whether PC would give a cert. whilst it's not numbered, it's not a backdoor not a gift from the artist. Anyone got any views on that? Thank you for the suggestions. I'm definitely going to keep it intact and hopefully my framer will have some creative ideas about the best way to go about hanging this. Submitting for the PC cert is also an interesting idea. Although I don't ever see myself letting this one go, it would certainly be a nice thing to have in case it's ever lost or stolen. Thanks again for your input.
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Cardiff
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January 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Cardiff on Jul 23, 2015 4:25:43 GMT 1, Great piece and the framing matches it perfectly. I think I need to have my wife and daughter have a little chat with your wife and kids before next Father's Day. Be careful what you ask for...my 4 and 6 year olds are the best negotiators I know...you might get some nice art for Father's Day, but they might also convince your wife to sell me your Ethos
Great piece and the framing matches it perfectly. I think I need to have my wife and daughter have a little chat with your wife and kids before next Father's Day. Be careful what you ask for...my 4 and 6 year olds are the best negotiators I know...you might get some nice art for Father's Day, but they might also convince your wife to sell me your Ethos
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11
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February 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 11 on Jul 23, 2015 13:30:00 GMT 1, Oh today is a good day. Parcel turned up nice and early this morning and i could smell the paint fumes coming from it - god knows what the postie thought but put a smile on my face straight away - think it is a self-conditioned response - you know its something special when it reeks of various paint and solvent fumes.
Incredible bargains - double or even triple price would still have been a bloody good price but these must've been virtually given away after costs, great execution and the quality is superb. Twice the size I thought they were going to be as well. All will be going up on the wall this weekend for sure.....
Red Box C*nt :
Civilised Society :
And on top of that I even got an extra piece thrown-in as a thank you for the support, which was a lovely touch and really appreciated !!
Big Boys Toys :
I don't want to seem like I'm hyping anyone as he is young and needs to develop but I think he has already started to evolve and mature. Like any other budding artist he needs to make ends meet and be able to fund his ambitions so should always support our home grown talent however we can.
I personally love the imagery and the humour he is already portraying and am looking forward to seeing what he does this weekend at Upfest
Nice one 8Mail
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Oh today is a good day. Parcel turned up nice and early this morning and i could smell the paint fumes coming from it - god knows what the postie thought but put a smile on my face straight away - think it is a self-conditioned response - you know its something special when it reeks of various paint and solvent fumes. Incredible bargains - double or even triple price would still have been a bloody good price but these must've been virtually given away after costs, great execution and the quality is superb. Twice the size I thought they were going to be as well. All will be going up on the wall this weekend for sure..... Red Box C*nt : Civilised Society : And on top of that I even got an extra piece thrown-in as a thank you for the support, which was a lovely touch and really appreciated !! Big Boys Toys : I don't want to seem like I'm hyping anyone as he is young and needs to develop but I think he has already started to evolve and mature. Like any other budding artist he needs to make ends meet and be able to fund his ambitions so should always support our home grown talent however we can. I personally love the imagery and the humour he is already portraying and am looking forward to seeing what he does this weekend at Upfest Nice one 8Mail [HASH]8mail [HASH]original
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Schrödinger's Chat on Jul 23, 2015 20:58:46 GMT 1, Has a bit of fun putting together this wedding present for a friend:
Mr Brainwash poster £24 Frame £5, resprayed with gold leaf re-glazed and professionally put together £11
Think the Bride and Groom are gonna love it.
Has a bit of fun putting together this wedding present for a friend: Mr Brainwash poster £24 Frame £5, resprayed with gold leaf re-glazed and professionally put together £11 Think the Bride and Groom are gonna love it.
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Guaanie
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Guaanie on Jul 23, 2015 21:39:01 GMT 1, Not strictly my latest buy, but I got this back from the excellent Mister Frame Man today so I just had to show her off. I spent ages agonising over the frame but decided to keep it simple. I think it works!
Sorry about the potato quality!
Not strictly my latest buy, but I got this back from the excellent Mister Frame Man today so I just had to show her off. I spent ages agonising over the frame but decided to keep it simple. I think it works! Sorry about the potato quality!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by searchandrescue on Jul 23, 2015 23:12:20 GMT 1, Has a bit of fun putting together this wedding present for a friend: Mr Brainwash poster £24 Frame £5, resprayed with gold leaf re-glazed and professionally put together £11 Think the Bride and Groom are gonna love it. Wow! Great work!
Has a bit of fun putting together this wedding present for a friend: Mr Brainwash poster £24 Frame £5, resprayed with gold leaf re-glazed and professionally put together £11 Think the Bride and Groom are gonna love it. Wow! Great work!
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microfluo
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December 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by microfluo on Jul 24, 2015 11:41:41 GMT 1, A Gris1 pigeon has found a new sweet home
A Gris1 pigeon has found a new sweet home
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Schrödinger's Chat on Jul 24, 2015 11:42:33 GMT 1, Nice frame job on the Seth!
Nice frame job on the Seth!
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sakyamuni
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July 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sakyamuni on Jul 24, 2015 14:34:29 GMT 1, just received this pastel on paper by Nadeem Chughtai, and i love it !
just received this pastel on paper by Nadeem Chughtai, and i love it !
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Jul 24, 2015 17:39:27 GMT 1, Thanks to Bob at Metropolis Art for this Dface - this is the first Dface print I've had & the quality is really impressive
Thanks to Bob at Metropolis Art for this Dface - this is the first Dface print I've had & the quality is really impressive
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Guaanie
Artist
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Guaanie on Jul 24, 2015 17:42:34 GMT 1, Not strictly my latest buy, but I got this back from the excellent Mister Frame Man today so I just had to show her off. I spent ages agonising over the frame but decided to keep it simple. I think it works! Sorry about the potato quality! Mami, I love her. I think I love her too ;-)
Not strictly my latest buy, but I got this back from the excellent Mister Frame Man today so I just had to show her off. I spent ages agonising over the frame but decided to keep it simple. I think it works! Sorry about the potato quality! Mami, I love her. I think I love her too ;-)
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ricobenfico
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May 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ricobenfico on Jul 24, 2015 21:35:12 GMT 1, Fantastic Seth laurentbaboo and what a fantastic TMA Paris ;-)
Fantastic Seth laurentbaboo and what a fantastic TMA Paris ;-)
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laurentbaboo
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by laurentbaboo on Jul 24, 2015 21:40:32 GMT 1, Fantastic Seth laurentbaboo and what a fantastic TMA Paris ;-)
Thanks Ricobenfico, did you see my framed Seen! ;-)
Fantastic Seth laurentbaboo and what a fantastic TMA Paris ;-) Thanks Ricobenfico, did you see my framed Seen! ;-)
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gr33nland
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December 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gr33nland on Jul 25, 2015 0:18:12 GMT 1, Great framed Seth ! The print looks awesome
Great framed Seth ! The print looks awesome
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