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randomname
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by randomname on May 8, 2014 17:58:38 GMT 1, That's cool Banksy sent them a letter sorting it out. It's probably the one Banksy street art auction no one can reasonably object to.
That's cool Banksy sent them a letter sorting it out. It's probably the one Banksy street art auction no one can reasonably object to.
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singerstu
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by singerstu on May 8, 2014 18:01:39 GMT 1, This is crazy. Whilst it is authentic it has no pest control certification. The letter means nothing. It might not even be real. Anyone could have typed that out. They need to apply for a COA first surely?
This is crazy. Whilst it is authentic it has no pest control certification. The letter means nothing. It might not even be real. Anyone could have typed that out. They need to apply for a COA first surely?
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Black Apple Art
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Black Apple Art on May 8, 2014 18:07:03 GMT 1, If the letter is authentic then PC would have word to issue a COA.
If the letter is authentic then PC would have word to issue a COA.
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:18:45 GMT 1, If the letter is authentic then PC would have word to issue a COA.
We then chatted about the weather etc..
If the letter is authentic then PC would have word to issue a COA. I was chatting with someone today who reckons the letter is a pure fabrication and is not real at all. We then chatted about the weather etc.. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:19:32 GMT 1, If the letter is genuine it's clear that he says he would like the art to help the boxing club.
I'd be more inclined to go with the Oracle group estimate of the price.
""But James Butterwick, an art advisor to wealth consultants the Oracle Capital Group, said the piece could raise a lower ยฃ100,000""
Seing as it seems to be all about investing in art these days as opposed to people spending millions just for the pleasure of the art itself and Oracle see contemporary art in terms of cold hard investment.
It might be that some zillionaire pays top dollar for the piece because it's being sold for charidee but not sure how much empathy overseas bidders will have for money going to a UK boxing club as opposed to other types of charities like the one the painting in New York was sold on behalf of.
If the letter is genuine it's clear that he says he would like the art to help the boxing club.
I'd be more inclined to go with the Oracle group estimate of the price.
""But James Butterwick, an art advisor to wealth consultants the Oracle Capital Group, said the piece could raise a lower ยฃ100,000""
Seing as it seems to be all about investing in art these days as opposed to people spending millions just for the pleasure of the art itself and Oracle see contemporary art in terms of cold hard investment.
It might be that some zillionaire pays top dollar for the piece because it's being sold for charidee but not sure how much empathy overseas bidders will have for money going to a UK boxing club as opposed to other types of charities like the one the painting in New York was sold on behalf of.
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Dr Plip
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Dr Plip on May 8, 2014 18:20:42 GMT 1, Christ, what happens if in a week's time, the mayor gets a letter from another Banksy telling him he can have the piece.
Christ, what happens if in a week's time, the mayor gets a letter from another Banksy telling him he can have the piece.
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randomname
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by randomname on May 8, 2014 18:27:07 GMT 1, The letter says "private and confidential" at the top and yet I'm looking at it online. That's perhaps not helping his credibility.
The letter says "private and confidential" at the top and yet I'm looking at it online. That's perhaps not helping his credibility.
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:27:28 GMT 1, Maybe George and the rest of the sugar hill gang should watch Banksy's site?. 
Maybe George and the rest of the sugar hill gang should watch Banksy's site?. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:27:42 GMT 1, I think the sale is sorted as far as the council is concerned. They have decided that profits are shared among the boxing club and other local yoof projects.
Better to sell it as opposed to sticking it in Bristol museums black vault with all the other art they have stored down there.
I think the sale is sorted as far as the council is concerned. They have decided that profits are shared among the boxing club and other local yoof projects.
Better to sell it as opposed to sticking it in Bristol museums black vault with all the other art they have stored down there.
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:32:43 GMT 1, Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide.
Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide.
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 8, 2014 18:35:30 GMT 1, when's the auction?
when's the auction?
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DameHoracia
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by DameHoracia on May 8, 2014 18:48:25 GMT 1, Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide.
The amount of kids that they will be able to help over the years will be mind blowing! I wish it were my centre for my kids. Amazing gesture. Love it!
Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide. So happy for the boys club. Every charity (the small ones that have to fight for cash wherever they can get their hands on it ) dreams of that moment when they receive enough funds to stop the hair pulling, stressful days of application form writing, commissioning to convince borough or funders that they are worthy of funding. This must feel like a dream for them - a donation of art that will generate unrestricted funds to be used on whatever they feel will benefit the kids and centre directly. The amount of kids that they will be able to help over the years will be mind blowing! I wish it were my centre for my kids. Amazing gesture. Love it! |
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Black Apple Art
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Black Apple Art on May 8, 2014 18:49:15 GMT 1, Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide.
The article stated the club was offered ยฃ1m for it. I'd say ring that bloke up as soon as they take back possession and call it a day.
Good point plip. If it all comes through theres 0 chance this will sell for 100k. It will go for serious pennies, there will be a media frenzy to cover the stories outcome which will attract collectors worldwide. The article stated the club was offered ยฃ1m for it. I'd say ring that bloke up as soon as they take back possession and call it a day. |
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Black Apple Art
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Black Apple Art on May 8, 2014 18:49:32 GMT 1, duplicate
duplicate
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Dr Plip
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Dr Plip on May 8, 2014 20:37:09 GMT 1, Maybe George and the rest of the sugar hill gang should watch Banksy's site?.
Maybe George and the rest of the sugar hill gang should watch Banksy's site?. He's probably already employed somebody to watch the site, hitting refresh all day. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by jettad on May 8, 2014 20:37:10 GMT 1, Looks like the letter is from Banksy.
From the piece on the BBC page posted above by jayTown (link)
'Bristol Mayor George Ferguson said he had contacted Banksy's representative who confirmed the note was from the elusive artist.'
Looks like the letter is from Banksy. From the piece on the BBC page posted above by jayTown ( link) 'Bristol Mayor George Ferguson said he had contacted Banksy's representative who confirmed the note was from the elusive artist.' |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by achtungbono on May 8, 2014 21:56:31 GMT 1, a street piece with authentification...a nd a nice one to boot... now thats worth ยฃยฃยฃยฃยฃ
a street piece with authentification...a nd a nice one to boot... now thats worth ยฃยฃยฃยฃยฃ
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 2:44:30 GMT 1, i doubt anyone would have the balls to fake the letter. glad it worked out in the end for the club
i doubt anyone would have the balls to fake the letter. glad it worked out in the end for the club
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Cornish Crayon
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Cornish Crayon on May 9, 2014 8:46:06 GMT 1, Not convinced by the sig on the letter, why would it be so big for starters, you try doing you sig 1000% bigger, why would you ? Because you have photocopied it blown it up to trace it, to make it easier to do when bigger.......... Plus when has banksy every stepped in for ownership of street art.
Not convinced by the sig on the letter, why would it be so big for starters, you try doing you sig 1000% bigger, why would you ? Because you have photocopied it blown it up to trace it, to make it easier to do when bigger.......... Plus when has banksy every stepped in for ownership of street art.
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 10:02:07 GMT 1, Did Jo Brooks confirm it?
Did Jo Brooks confirm it?
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 10:41:05 GMT 1, Looks like the letter is from Banksy. From the piece on the BBC page posted above by jayTown ( link) 'Bristol Mayor George Ferguson said he had contacted Banksy's representative who confirmed the note was from the elusive artist.'
Looks like the letter is from Banksy. From the piece on the BBC page posted above by jayTown ( link) 'Bristol Mayor George Ferguson said he had contacted Banksy's representative who confirmed the note was from the elusive artist.'I wonder if it was the same 'banksy representative' who confirmed that banksy's facebook page was legit - until it was demonstrated that it wasn't |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by lha on May 9, 2014 13:29:05 GMT 1, Cant help have my suspicions over whether the letter is legit - guess we'll soon know if it was Jo Brooks who was the 'representative' Cant help but have my suspicions over it though. JPS prank?
Cant help have my suspicions over whether the letter is legit - guess we'll soon know if it was Jo Brooks who was the 'representative' Cant help but have my suspicions over it though. JPS prank?
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buckyturco
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by buckyturco on May 9, 2014 14:16:44 GMT 1, Did Jo Brooks confirm it?
Did Jo Brooks confirm it? Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine." |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 14:56:05 GMT 1, Did Jo Brooks confirm it? Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine."
Did Jo Brooks confirm it? Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine." Where did you hear that Bucky, if that's right the Boys club are in for a big pay day, 500k seems very possible now. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by buckyturco on May 9, 2014 15:02:30 GMT 1, Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine." Where did you hear that Bucky, if that's right the Boys club are in for a big pay day, 500k seems very possible now.
Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine." Where did you hear that Bucky, if that's right the Boys club are in for a big pay day, 500k seems very possible now. In an email with Jo Brooks. I asked her if the Banksy letter to the boys' club was authentic. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 15:08:22 GMT 1, Where did you hear that Bucky, if that's right the Boys club are in for a big pay day, 500k seems very possible now. In an email with Jo Brooks. I asked her if the Banksy letter to the boys' club was authentic.
Where did you hear that Bucky, if that's right the Boys club are in for a big pay day, 500k seems very possible now. In an email with Jo Brooks. I asked her if the Banksy letter to the boys' club was authentic. Well that's that put to bed, great gesture by Banksy! Can't wait to see what it goes for. |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 15:19:05 GMT 1, Did Jo Brooks confirm it? Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine."
Seems that Banksy is changing "his" game a little isn't he? For the first time he is commenting on his website on the fake BNE collab and now he admitted doing a street piece.... Even when PEST did not give out a COA on it...
Good for him!
Did Jo Brooks confirm it? Jo Brooks DID confirm it. The letter is "genuine." Cheers Bucky.. Seems that Banksy is changing "his" game a little isn't he? For the first time he is commenting on his website on the fake BNE collab and now he admitted doing a street piece.... Even when PEST did not give out a COA on it... Good for him! |
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Banksy's boy's club Bristol gift 'could fetch ยฃ500K', by Deleted on May 9, 2014 15:31:15 GMT 1, I wonder if the Police will escort the painting BACK to the Boys Club...
I wonder if the Police will escort the painting BACK to the Boys Club...
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