RBK
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by RBK on Aug 30, 2015 5:35:24 GMT 1, [Images removed by me to not add more speculation]
Your opinions / recollections appreciated...
I am tempted to buy this Banksy street piece I have been offered. I know it will never get authenticated and I am not worried about that, and know it never will. I do not want this thread to descend into a discussion about buying works that were left on the street so I am simply asking:
- Thoughts on the piece offered?
- Does anyone remember seeing (or have photos of) this work on the UK street?
[Images removed by me to not add more speculation]
Your opinions / recollections appreciated...
I am tempted to buy this Banksy street piece I have been offered. I know it will never get authenticated and I am not worried about that, and know it never will. I do not want this thread to descend into a discussion about buying works that were left on the street so I am simply asking:
- Thoughts on the piece offered?
- Does anyone remember seeing (or have photos of) this work on the UK street?
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RolexDave
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by RolexDave on Aug 30, 2015 6:07:52 GMT 1, My personal opinion is why in the hell would Banksy do this?
My personal opinion is why in the hell would Banksy do this?
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Cornish Crayon
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 30, 2015 6:10:58 GMT 1, No
No
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Black Apple Art
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Black Apple Art on Aug 30, 2015 6:56:32 GMT 1, My personal opinion is why in the hell would Banksy do this?
That's an easy one.. He didn't
My personal opinion is why in the hell would Banksy do this? That's an easy one.. He didn't |
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Drymounted
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Drymounted on Aug 30, 2015 7:04:21 GMT 1, This was created by Banksy's brother, Borksy.
This was created by Banksy's brother, Borksy.
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robertjones
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by robertjones on Aug 30, 2015 7:37:19 GMT 1, Looking at it looks like the stencil has been done after the removal of the sign as the top of the rat covers the rust if it was done on the street wouldn't the screw have the paint on ?
Looking at it looks like the stencil has been done after the removal of the sign as the top of the rat covers the rust if it was done on the street wouldn't the screw have the paint on ?
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Count Jedi
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Count Jedi on Aug 30, 2015 7:58:58 GMT 1, To be honest RBK it does not look like a UK sign (not that I have ever seen all UK signs) and Robertjones does have a very good point.
To be honest RBK it does not look like a UK sign (not that I have ever seen all UK signs) and Robertjones does have a very good point.
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Va Va Voom
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Va Va Voom on Aug 30, 2015 8:09:02 GMT 1, This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !!
This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !!
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Dr Plip
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Dr Plip on Aug 30, 2015 8:29:04 GMT 1, Robert Jones made the best point regarding this sign. It also looks like it's had a hoover bag emptied over it, but I haven't seen it in person.
Thing is, you'll never know if it's by Banksy. Plus it won't be until he says it is, which will never happen, so I don't see much point in buying it.
The UK does sometimes use "Van accessible" signage for disabled parking zones, but (as has been said), that looks like a US sign. The bolting holes are also positioned for the US multi-hole signpost system (I have no idea what it's called).
I personally have never seen this sign used in the UK or this sprayed sign documented in any Banksy books or websites.
There are far more convincing fakes out there.
Robert Jones made the best point regarding this sign. It also looks like it's had a hoover bag emptied over it, but I haven't seen it in person.
Thing is, you'll never know if it's by Banksy. Plus it won't be until he says it is, which will never happen, so I don't see much point in buying it.
The UK does sometimes use "Van accessible" signage for disabled parking zones, but (as has been said), that looks like a US sign. The bolting holes are also positioned for the US multi-hole signpost system (I have no idea what it's called).
I personally have never seen this sign used in the UK or this sprayed sign documented in any Banksy books or websites.
There are far more convincing fakes out there.
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Dungle
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Dungle on Aug 30, 2015 8:42:55 GMT 1, It looks shit.
It looks shit.
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Quinnster
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Quinnster on Aug 30, 2015 8:48:35 GMT 1, The placement is very bad.
The placement is very bad.
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.dappy
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by .dappy on Aug 30, 2015 8:49:14 GMT 1, ... or maybe the seller just bought one of these?
331632645020 bay item no.
... other stensils available 
... or maybe the seller just bought one of these? 331632645020 bay item no. ... other stensils available |
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Pistol
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Pistol on Aug 30, 2015 8:51:51 GMT 1, If you want it because you like it and are happy with the price then yes buy it. If you are buying it because you think it may be a Banksy piece and silly money is being asked for then steer well clear. Only my opinion but that is what you asked for! Good luck
If you want it because you like it and are happy with the price then yes buy it. If you are buying it because you think it may be a Banksy piece and silly money is being asked for then steer well clear. Only my opinion but that is what you asked for! Good luck
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RolexDave
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by RolexDave on Aug 30, 2015 9:08:04 GMT 1, There can be no thoughts on this as this is not a Banksy street piece. The title is not only misleading, but insane. Sorry.
There can be no thoughts on this as this is not a Banksy street piece. The title is not only misleading, but insane. Sorry.
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Deleted on Aug 30, 2015 9:17:02 GMT 1,   Your opinions / recollections appreciated... I am tempted to buy this Banksy street piece I have been offered. I know it will never get authenticated and I am not worried about that, and know it never will. I do not want this thread to descend into a discussion about buying works that were left on the street so I am simply asking: - Thoughts on the piece offered? - Does anyone remember seeing (or have photos of) this work on the UK street?
Your opinions / recollections appreciated... I am tempted to buy this Banksy street piece I have been offered. I know it will never get authenticated and I am not worried about that, and know it never will. I do not want this thread to descend into a discussion about buying works that were left on the street so I am simply asking: - Thoughts on the piece offered? - Does anyone remember seeing (or have photos of) this work on the UK street? looks like an ebay stencil placed by someone who thought they were clever for a minute. It's not by Banksy. |
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robertjones
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by robertjones on Aug 30, 2015 9:19:40 GMT 1, This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !!
I didn't say anything about where the road sign could be from !
This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !! I didn't say anything about where the road sign could be from ! |
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Deleted on Aug 30, 2015 9:19:59 GMT 1, Don't know much about Banksy but judging by the above comments unless you're paying next to nothing for it, you'd be better off keeping your money
Don't know much about Banksy but judging by the above comments unless you're paying next to nothing for it, you'd be better off keeping your money
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Va Va Voom
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Va Va Voom on Aug 31, 2015 12:24:30 GMT 1, This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !! I didn't say anything about where the road sign could be from !
This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !! I didn't say anything about where the road sign could be from ! Was not referring to you Robert Jones,was meant for RBK . |
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Va Va Voom
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by Va Va Voom on Aug 31, 2015 12:30:12 GMT 1, This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !! he has worked in the US? although i still wouldn't buy it  ?,point was that if this is being offered as a UK street piece then it's bogus...
This looks like a U.S. road sign Rob,not convinced mate !! he has worked in the US? although i still wouldn't buy it Quite aware of that Biggie ?,point was that if this is being offered as a UK street piece then it's bogus... |
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RBK
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Thoughts on this Banksy street piece?, by RBK on Aug 31, 2015 22:03:29 GMT 1, Thank for the input all. Passed on it obviously.
Thank for the input all. Passed on it obviously.
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?,point was that if this is being offered as a UK street piece then it's bogus...
