Eton Groover
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February 2008
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Eton Groover on Jun 12, 2017 18:11:31 GMT 1, I preferred it before. It had character, a story and a certain faded, ruffled glory.
I preferred it before. It had character, a story and a certain faded, ruffled glory.
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Sub Method
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February 2009
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Sub Method on Jun 12, 2017 18:16:33 GMT 1, Great work. Congratulations on bringing it back from the dead. FWIW, I would have still enjoyed framing the beaten up version. Nothing like a pulp fiction feel to it. Good stuff!
Great work. Congratulations on bringing it back from the dead. FWIW, I would have still enjoyed framing the beaten up version. Nothing like a pulp fiction feel to it. Good stuff!
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Aza
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November 2006
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Aza on Jun 12, 2017 20:06:37 GMT 1, Yeah you have ruined it now
Although I do think you should have framed it as it was.
Yeah you have ruined it now Although I do think you should have framed it as it was.
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securityman
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August 2008
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by securityman on Jun 12, 2017 20:27:00 GMT 1, I cannot see the pics on my phone. It's like watching a pirate film and it cuts off before the end. Desktop view it will have to be.
I cannot see the pics on my phone. It's like watching a pirate film and it cuts off before the end. Desktop view it will have to be.
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Ruggs
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January 2008
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Ruggs on Jun 12, 2017 21:00:41 GMT 1, Thought I would update this thread. Unfortunately the print is still stuck in the Pest Control backlog and I haven't heard anything from them since it was put in for verification. In the meantime I have relocated the print from where it was so cruelly stashed away in a drawer in Copenhagen. Quite hilariously since the first pictures where taken and when I received this in the UK it managed to lose a corner and look even more beaten up! After weighing up the pro's and con's it was decided that the piece should have some restoration work and the following pics show quite the transformation. The creases are still somewhat evident and the skimming to the edges where tape was pulled can be seen, but overall I think the restorer did a fantastic job. The before: The after: Impressive restoration. What coach said.
Thought I would update this thread. Unfortunately the print is still stuck in the Pest Control backlog and I haven't heard anything from them since it was put in for verification. In the meantime I have relocated the print from where it was so cruelly stashed away in a drawer in Copenhagen. Quite hilariously since the first pictures where taken and when I received this in the UK it managed to lose a corner and look even more beaten up! After weighing up the pro's and con's it was decided that the piece should have some restoration work and the following pics show quite the transformation. The creases are still somewhat evident and the skimming to the edges where tape was pulled can be seen, but overall I think the restorer did a fantastic job. The before: The after: Impressive restoration. What coach said.
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avec art
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March 2014
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by avec art on Jun 12, 2017 21:30:11 GMT 1, no that it matters, but did the restorer re attach the original missing corner, or did he have to source and make a new one to fit?
no that it matters, but did the restorer re attach the original missing corner, or did he have to source and make a new one to fit?
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Nick
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January 2014
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Nick on Jul 18, 2017 9:56:37 GMT 1, COA has been granted and is in my name.
I'm now a little undecided if I want to frame this and enjoy it with its flaws, or sell it and put the money into a different unsigned print. Although I do appreciate the rats visually they've never been my favourites.
This lies completely flat as seen in the restored pics and will look fab framed so if anyone wants a cheap way into the love rat market please make me an offer, cash or trade (banksy only!)
COA has been granted and is in my name. I'm now a little undecided if I want to frame this and enjoy it with its flaws, or sell it and put the money into a different unsigned print. Although I do appreciate the rats visually they've never been my favourites. This lies completely flat as seen in the restored pics and will look fab framed so if anyone wants a cheap way into the love rat market please make me an offer, cash or trade (banksy only!)
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RoboJ
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July 2015
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by RoboJ on Jul 18, 2017 10:10:18 GMT 1, COA has been granted and is in my name. I'm now a little undecided if I want to frame this and enjoy it with its flaws, or sell it and put the money into a different unsigned print. Although I do appreciate the rats visually they've never been my favourites. This lies completely flat as seen in the restored pics and will look fab framed so if anyone wants a cheap way into the love rat market please make me an offer, cash or trade (banksy only!)
Hi Nick
I've Pmed you.
COA has been granted and is in my name. I'm now a little undecided if I want to frame this and enjoy it with its flaws, or sell it and put the money into a different unsigned print. Although I do appreciate the rats visually they've never been my favourites. This lies completely flat as seen in the restored pics and will look fab framed so if anyone wants a cheap way into the love rat market please make me an offer, cash or trade (banksy only!) Hi Nick I've Pmed you.
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silvermyn
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April 2008
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by silvermyn on Jul 18, 2017 12:37:25 GMT 1, I bought the LA Trolley Hunters that was taped to the top of the box containing the edition.
It now hangs next to a signed version of the same. Love em'!
I bought the LA Trolley Hunters that was taped to the top of the box containing the edition.
It now hangs next to a signed version of the same. Love em'!
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Trevorm
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August 2010
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Trevorm on Jul 18, 2017 19:02:06 GMT 1, Keep it, Nick.
Get it framed and on the wall - you won't want to part with it
Keep it, Nick.
Get it framed and on the wall - you won't want to part with it
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Nick
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January 2014
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Nick on Jul 19, 2017 10:54:48 GMT 1, The more I think about it, the likelier that sounds Trev. If I don't get an offer I'm happy with by next week this will be going to the framers!
The more I think about it, the likelier that sounds Trev. If I don't get an offer I'm happy with by next week this will be going to the framers!
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Nick
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January 2014
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Nick on Aug 11, 2017 16:25:04 GMT 1, This particular rat's journey has been a long one, but he's finally framed and ready for the wall
Thankful I didn't get an offer tempting enough to let this go as thrilled with the outcome.
This particular rat's journey has been a long one, but he's finally framed and ready for the wall Thankful I didn't get an offer tempting enough to let this go as thrilled with the outcome.
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pokodogo
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June 2009
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by pokodogo on Aug 11, 2017 16:46:49 GMT 1, Excellent ....... the weekend has started well seeing that, I may have just put it in a frame like that from day one in all its creased, corner ripped glory but Fair play its got the love it deserves!
Excellent ....... the weekend has started well seeing that, I may have just put it in a frame like that from day one in all its creased, corner ripped glory but Fair play its got the love it deserves!
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redbirds
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March 2017
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by redbirds on Aug 11, 2017 17:25:35 GMT 1, Reading this thread was like reading script for movie ...had it's up and down and in the end ...good guys won ...beautiful ending ..thanks for sharing the journey
Reading this thread was like reading script for movie ...had it's up and down and in the end ...good guys won ...beautiful ending ..thanks for sharing the journey
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Hubble Bubble
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December 2010
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Hubble Bubble on Aug 11, 2017 17:36:59 GMT 1, Good work Nick. Correct decision.
Good work Nick. Correct decision.
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Coach on Aug 11, 2017 18:23:56 GMT 1, This particular rat's journey has been a long one, but he's finally framed and ready for the wall Thankful I didn't get an offer tempting enough to let this go as thrilled with the outcome.
It's been fun to follow the progress Nick. And the outcome is superb. Congratulations.
This particular rat's journey has been a long one, but he's finally framed and ready for the wall Thankful I didn't get an offer tempting enough to let this go as thrilled with the outcome. It's been fun to follow the progress Nick. And the outcome is superb. Congratulations.
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Larry David
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April 2014
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Larry David on Aug 11, 2017 18:41:00 GMT 1, I think the restorer has done a great job Nick and you have a unique rat, whats not to like.
I think the restorer has done a great job Nick and you have a unique rat, whats not to like.
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Blakeies
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June 2011
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Banksy Unsigned Love Rat- Shocking condition - ADVICE, by Blakeies on Aug 11, 2017 19:00:52 GMT 1, This looks great!
This looks great!
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