LEVI C
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by LEVI C on Nov 11, 2008 12:15:41 GMT 1, Hi Forum,
I really hope i've posted this in the right place. I said I would do this for a friend of mine.
He used to be the sound/lighting engineer for the Thekla in Bristol for about 12 years. He has this pin board from the early days. I did say it might be of interest to collectors as it sort of captures an era whith Dj Die's tag also on it. Also you will notice the old number on the top has no 1 after the zero.
Could a signature be worth anything the geezer is skint? and should he be in contact with Pest Control or what?
In terms of it's authenticity, of course I can't vouch for it, but he was definately the sound guy there and it sounds more than likley to be the real deal.
I know it's only a tag but I said I would ask for him. Damn shame he didn't get his hands on the monkey riding the bomb with red/white background that was there for years.
Any advice would be much appreciated,
Cheers
Hi Forum, I really hope i've posted this in the right place. I said I would do this for a friend of mine. He used to be the sound/lighting engineer for the Thekla in Bristol for about 12 years. He has this pin board from the early days. I did say it might be of interest to collectors as it sort of captures an era whith Dj Die's tag also on it. Also you will notice the old number on the top has no 1 after the zero. Could a signature be worth anything the geezer is skint? and should he be in contact with Pest Control or what? In terms of it's authenticity, of course I can't vouch for it, but he was definately the sound guy there and it sounds more than likley to be the real deal. I know it's only a tag but I said I would ask for him. Damn shame he didn't get his hands on the monkey riding the bomb with red/white background that was there for years. Any advice would be much appreciated, Cheers
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by remirough on Nov 11, 2008 12:19:05 GMT 1, Rubbish tag style... (sorry rob, no offence)...
but that is bad....
Rubbish tag style... (sorry rob, no offence)...
but that is bad....
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by cashman on Nov 11, 2008 12:21:02 GMT 1, Rubbish tag style... (sorry rob, no offence)... but that is bad....
It may well be Banksy then
Rubbish tag style... (sorry rob, no offence)... but that is bad.... It may well be Banksy then
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Macdeee
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Macdeee on Nov 11, 2008 12:34:58 GMT 1, I think the banksy tag has quite alot of style to it in this... Not sure about KLA or Die though.
I think the banksy tag has quite alot of style to it in this... Not sure about KLA or Die though.
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dmandpenfold
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by dmandpenfold on Nov 11, 2008 12:54:38 GMT 1, sorry but you'll need to advise your pal it's worth squat
EDIT: i'll qualify that... it's worth squat in terms of monetary value
sorry but you'll need to advise your pal it's worth squat
EDIT: i'll qualify that... it's worth squat in terms of monetary value
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by remirough on Nov 11, 2008 12:55:44 GMT 1, is that dollars or pounds?
is that dollars or pounds?
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by cashman on Nov 11, 2008 12:58:21 GMT 1, is that dollars or pounds?
PMSL ;D
is that dollars or pounds? PMSL ;D
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by dmandpenfold on Nov 11, 2008 12:59:08 GMT 1, ;D squat pounds, which means in dollar values it's worth 1.56 squats
is that dollars or pounds?
;D squat pounds, which means in dollar values it's worth 1.56 squats is that dollars or pounds?
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Happy Shopper on Nov 11, 2008 12:59:40 GMT 1, I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. I doubt Pest Control could/would authenticate the signature, but you never know! With that it could be worth something. It would make it a great collectors item, although obviously not a work of art.
I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. I doubt Pest Control could/would authenticate the signature, but you never know! With that it could be worth something. It would make it a great collectors item, although obviously not a work of art.
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dmandpenfold
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by dmandpenfold on Nov 11, 2008 13:03:42 GMT 1, I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. ...
what would you pay for it then, as a collectors item, not a work of art?
I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. ... what would you pay for it then, as a collectors item, not a work of art?
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by remirough on Nov 11, 2008 13:03:50 GMT 1, that's one shabby exchange rate... but fuck it... I'll take 6 of them...
that's one shabby exchange rate... but fuck it... I'll take 6 of them...
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dmandpenfold
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by dmandpenfold on Nov 11, 2008 13:05:06 GMT 1, hang on i'll knock a few up gimme a chance
hang on i'll knock a few up gimme a chance
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Happy Shopper on Nov 11, 2008 13:12:11 GMT 1, I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. ... what would you pay for it then, as a collectors item, not a work of art?
I have no idea! But signatures by famous people, especially those that don't sign much, can be worth quite a bit... if they can be proved to be real.
Could a tag by a graffiti artist be classed as a work of art perhaps??
I wouldn't say it's worth nothing. ... what would you pay for it then, as a collectors item, not a work of art? I have no idea! But signatures by famous people, especially those that don't sign much, can be worth quite a bit... if they can be proved to be real. Could a tag by a graffiti artist be classed as a work of art perhaps??
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by remirough on Nov 11, 2008 13:14:21 GMT 1, definitely... artists like Twist, Joker or Skki utilise their handstyles within their work in a big way... not to mention Jose Parla, who has carved an entire career out of simply tagging.
definitely... artists like Twist, Joker or Skki utilise their handstyles within their work in a big way... not to mention Jose Parla, who has carved an entire career out of simply tagging.
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dmandpenfold
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by dmandpenfold on Nov 11, 2008 13:21:13 GMT 1, I have no idea! But signatures by famous people, especially those that don't sign much, can be worth quite a bit... if they can be proved to be real....
that's the phrase....nail...head ;D
I have no idea! But signatures by famous people, especially those that don't sign much, can be worth quite a bit... if they can be proved to be real.... that's the phrase....nail...head ;D
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Prescription Art on Nov 11, 2008 13:47:04 GMT 1, definitely... artists like Twist, Joker or Skki utilise their handstyles within their work in a big way... not to mention Jose Parla, who has carved an entire career out of simply tagging.
L'Atlas is also famous for his tag...
definitely... artists like Twist, Joker or Skki utilise their handstyles within their work in a big way... not to mention Jose Parla, who has carved an entire career out of simply tagging. L'Atlas is also famous for his tag...
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Deleted on Nov 15, 2008 14:19:33 GMT 1, well it looks real to me, but your friend is going to be disapointed money wise.
well it looks real to me, but your friend is going to be disapointed money wise.
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by Existencil on Nov 15, 2008 14:28:27 GMT 1, You never know. It's quite a find...
You never know. It's quite a find...
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by seidbereit on Nov 15, 2008 14:47:26 GMT 1, Looks a bit pants to be honest and could theoretically have been done by practically anyone.
Very much doubt PC would entertain the thought of providing authentication for it either.
Interesting artifact, nothing more.
Looks a bit pants to be honest and could theoretically have been done by practically anyone.
Very much doubt PC would entertain the thought of providing authentication for it either.
Interesting artifact, nothing more.
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by grantb on Nov 15, 2008 17:49:49 GMT 1, i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt.
i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt.
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by linkd95 on Nov 15, 2008 17:55:23 GMT 1, PEST CONTROL CAN AUTHENTICISE THAT
Hope that helps
PEST CONTROL CAN AUTHENTICISE THAT Hope that helps
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by grantb on Nov 15, 2008 19:15:59 GMT 1, i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt. Pretty positive you will not get any authentication for that !!! it isnt a piece of art is it? Pest Control are there to authenticate and certificate pieces of 'art' by Banksy that were created for galleries or for sale
i was meant to say if he can get.
i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt. Pretty positive you will not get any authentication for that !!! it isnt a piece of art is it? Pest Control are there to authenticate and certificate pieces of 'art' by Banksy that were created for galleries or for sale i was meant to say if he can get.
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by fuzzed on Nov 15, 2008 19:41:04 GMT 1, i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt. Pretty positive you will not get any authentication for that !!! it isnt a piece of art is it? Pest Control are there to authenticate and certificate pieces of 'art' by Banksy that were created for galleries or for sale
Just says 'items' on the website, not 'art' ?
i like the banksy tag. i wouldnt mind having one. get the auth from pest control and put it on ebay...will fetch a few pounds no doubt. Pretty positive you will not get any authentication for that !!! it isnt a piece of art is it? Pest Control are there to authenticate and certificate pieces of 'art' by Banksy that were created for galleries or for sale Just says 'items' on the website, not 'art' ?
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by fuzzed on Nov 15, 2008 19:53:55 GMT 1, Yeah I did notice that on the front. I was just interested to see what the website said after seeing your post as I didn't actually know myself. I'm not sure what you'd class it as lol.
Yeah I did notice that on the front. I was just interested to see what the website said after seeing your post as I didn't actually know myself. I'm not sure what you'd class it as lol.
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LEVI C
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old Banksy signature worth anything?, by LEVI C on Nov 16, 2008 10:11:06 GMT 1, ok thanks for all the comments everyone. If he really needs the money I think he should at least enquire with PC. Personally, I would just hold onto it and forget about it for 20 years whether he gets it authenticated or not, especially if it won't fetch more than a few hundred quid.
I'll show him this thread and let him decide.
thanks again
ok thanks for all the comments everyone. If he really needs the money I think he should at least enquire with PC. Personally, I would just hold onto it and forget about it for 20 years whether he gets it authenticated or not, especially if it won't fetch more than a few hundred quid.
I'll show him this thread and let him decide.
thanks again
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