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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Harveyn on Oct 5, 2018 22:18:19 GMT 1, Well I watched it live and the KAWS auction prior to it had the room in hysteria.
If the bids were fake this stunt is absolutely brilliant.
If the bids were real well then brilliance is an understatement.
Irrespective the work shredded is worth twice what it just sold for.
Well I watched it live and the KAWS auction prior to it had the room in hysteria.
If the bids were fake this stunt is absolutely brilliant.
If the bids were real well then brilliance is an understatement.
Irrespective the work shredded is worth twice what it just sold for.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Happy Shopper on Oct 5, 2018 22:19:05 GMT 1, That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now
I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt.
That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Harveyn on Oct 5, 2018 22:22:30 GMT 1, That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt. It could well have been but at the end there were at least 5 active bidders and the bidding was down to bids of just ยฃ10k. The only way that could have happened in that way was if Sothebys were in on the prank.
That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt. It could well have been but at the end there were at least 5 active bidders and the bidding was down to bids of just ยฃ10k. The only way that could have happened in that way was if Sothebys were in on the prank.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by mojo on Oct 5, 2018 22:26:08 GMT 1, Stunning Stunt ACE
Stunning Stunt ACE
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Michael James Art on Oct 5, 2018 22:29:17 GMT 1, My faith in humanity has been restored!
YANK!
My faith in humanity has been restored!
YANK!
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by pippyt75 on Oct 5, 2018 22:29:26 GMT 1, That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt. Fair point. But if it was a real bid and I was rich enough to make it Iโd wouldnโt be looking for my money back - I reckon the value of that might just have increased! Seriously iconic already.
That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt. Fair point. But if it was a real bid and I was rich enough to make it Iโd wouldnโt be looking for my money back - I reckon the value of that might just have increased! Seriously iconic already.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by pippyt75 on Oct 5, 2018 22:30:02 GMT 1, My faith in humanity has been restored! YANK! itโs genuinely heart warming!
My faith in humanity has been restored! YANK! itโs genuinely heart warming!
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Pipes
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Pipes on Oct 5, 2018 22:32:29 GMT 1, Buy a WCP and a similar frame and make a copy !
Buy a WCP and a similar frame and make a copy !
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Zanda on Oct 5, 2018 22:37:51 GMT 1, I wonder if it was meant to shred the entire canvas but got jammed half way. Still just brilliant
I wonder if it was meant to shred the entire canvas but got jammed half way. Still just brilliant
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by pippyt75 on Oct 5, 2018 22:39:43 GMT 1, I wonder if it was meant to shred the entire canvas but got jammed half way. Still just brilliant Has anyone used a shredder that hasnโt jammed? ๐
I wonder if it was meant to shred the entire canvas but got jammed half way. Still just brilliant Has anyone used a shredder that hasnโt jammed? ๐
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Coach on Oct 5, 2018 22:47:15 GMT 1, Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think.
Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Deleted on Oct 5, 2018 22:50:53 GMT 1, Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think.
Couldn't agree more
Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think. Couldn't agree more
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Michael James Art on Oct 5, 2018 22:52:51 GMT 1, Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think. Couldn't agree more If this doesnโt prove the fact that he is the Picasso of our generation I donโt know what does!
YANK!
Iโve said it before, expect the unexpected. I never see it coming. And therein lies the genius. He never fails to surprise and impress. Utterly brilliant I think. Couldn't agree more If this doesnโt prove the fact that he is the Picasso of our generation I donโt know what does! YANK!
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by oldraver on Oct 5, 2018 22:59:17 GMT 1, Yank ?
Is this youth talk ?
Yank ?
Is this youth talk ?
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Happy Shopper on Oct 5, 2018 23:02:37 GMT 1, OK. 2 questions:
Was the piece not inspected/opened for the condition report?
Do they usually display the actual piece during the auction? Seems to have had a ideal location for the stunt.
OK. 2 questions:
Was the piece not inspected/opened for the condition report?
Do they usually display the actual piece during the auction? Seems to have had a ideal location for the stunt.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by 1970hopper on Oct 5, 2018 23:06:00 GMT 1, Kaws broke a million too. Repeat
KAWS broke a million too
Kaws broke a million too. Repeat KAWS broke a million too
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Pipes on Oct 5, 2018 23:08:23 GMT 1, Kaws broke a million too. Repeat KAWS broke a million too
Banksy shredded a million
Kaws broke a million too. Repeat KAWS broke a million too Banksy shredded a million
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by 1970hopper on Oct 5, 2018 23:12:17 GMT 1, OK. 2 questions: Was the piece not inspected/opened for the condition report? Do they usually display the actual piece during the auction? Seems to have had a ideal location for the stunt. Joe Valentino was looking after the condition reports
OK. 2 questions: Was the piece not inspected/opened for the condition report? Do they usually display the actual piece during the auction? Seems to have had a ideal location for the stunt. Joe Valentino was looking after the condition reports
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by fasttwitch on Oct 5, 2018 23:21:45 GMT 1, Anyone have a link to video of it happening?
Anyone have a link to video of it happening?
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Coach on Oct 5, 2018 23:23:53 GMT 1, That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt.
I actually doubt it. But even it it was, I donโt think it makes any difference.
That happy choppers definitely looks like a bargain now I imagine it was bid up to a million as part of the stunt. I actually doubt it. But even it it was, I donโt think it makes any difference.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Pysgod on Oct 5, 2018 23:29:46 GMT 1, โIt appears we just got Banksy-ed,โ said Alex Branczik, the auction houseโs head of contemporary art, Europe, immediately after the sale. โHe is arguably the greatest British street artist, and tonight we saw a little piece of Banksy genius,โ he said, adding that he was โnot in on the ruseโ
โIt appears we just got Banksy-ed,โ said Alex Branczik, the auction houseโs head of contemporary art, Europe, immediately after the sale. โHe is arguably the greatest British street artist, and tonight we saw a little piece of Banksy genius,โ he said, adding that he was โnot in on the ruseโ
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Pysgod on Oct 5, 2018 23:31:01 GMT 1, It says the Girl With Balloon is a unique piece, but I'm sure there were more than one of these canvases. Oh its unique alright !
It says the Girl With Balloon is a unique piece, but I'm sure there were more than one of these canvases. Oh its unique alright !
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Gunny on Oct 5, 2018 23:36:10 GMT 1, I would not think Sothebys would have been in on this, that is not Banksy's style. It would have been intended to shock and amuse at the same time! Fantastic, and this is why we all love this guy!
I would not think Sothebys would have been in on this, that is not Banksy's style. It would have been intended to shock and amuse at the same time! Fantastic, and this is why we all love this guy!
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by jbelleit on Oct 5, 2018 23:36:20 GMT 1, I betcha that piece is now worth 2x or 3x the million quid paid for it!!!
I betcha that piece is now worth 2x or 3x the million quid paid for it!!!
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Charlesworth on Oct 5, 2018 23:39:44 GMT 1, So did Banksy put the canvas into the auction directly? So the shredder was in the frame all along?
So did Banksy put the canvas into the auction directly? So the shredder was in the frame all along?
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by skAcid on Oct 5, 2018 23:58:36 GMT 1, Boom, that's fucking great ๐
Boom, that's fucking great ๐
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by swissmade on Oct 6, 2018 0:08:26 GMT 1, Genius! Love it.
Genius! Love it.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by nex on Oct 6, 2018 0:42:38 GMT 1, Just lovely, again poking fun at the crazy illusory world that is โartโ and the part he plays in it, one minute worth a million the next? The fact weโve comments saying itโs now worth more, just adds to it
Donโt forget ppl cash is king, consumerism rules, as we hurtle into the empty vacuous vortex of meaningless
Just lovely, again poking fun at the crazy illusory world that is โartโ and the part he plays in it, one minute worth a million the next? The fact weโve comments saying itโs now worth more, just adds to it
Donโt forget ppl cash is king, consumerism rules, as we hurtle into the empty vacuous vortex of meaningless
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Rubys on Oct 6, 2018 3:04:57 GMT 1, What a guy! The ultimate prankster
What a guy! The ultimate prankster
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Sotheby's Contemporary Art 5th October, by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 6:12:27 GMT 1, Oh wow, have a look at these lots. Banksy, KAWS, Warhol, Haring, etc. Banksy, GIRL WITH BALLOON signed and dedicated on the reverse spray paint and acrylic on canvas, mounted on board, in artist's frame 101 by 78 by 18 cm. 39 3/4 by 30 3/4 by 7 in. Executed in 2006, this work is unique. Estimate, 200,000 to 300,000 GBP. www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2018/contemporary-art-evening-auction-l18024.html?locale=en#&page=all&sort=lotSortNum-asc&viewMode=list&lot=67&scroll=10440What this thread lacks is a discussion about the particular variant of the 2006 Girl With Balloon image being auctioned on Friday. Here's a photo I took yesterday evening at Sotheby's: Contrast it with the screenprint: When comparing the above two works, the different number of fingers visible on the girl's right hand is immediately noticeable, along with the distinct details of her clothing and hair. More importantly, however, see the differences in hand position of the outstretched left arm. The result, in my view, is a loss of ambiguity for the 2006 canvas. It feels directive to me, suggesting more strongly that the wind has blown the balloon from the girl's hand. The print version of the image is arguably stronger, since it allows for a broader interpretation โ including one where the balloon might instead have been willingly released. If you love something, set it free. Note as well the differences in facial expression โ and therefore the mood evoked by each piece. In the 2006 canvas, the girl comes across as irritated. In the print, she looks melancholic or perhaps ambivalent, which I believe offers greater interest.
The irritated facial expression gave it a completely different feel, in light of the stunt it makes sense now
Oh wow, have a look at these lots. Banksy, KAWS, Warhol, Haring, etc. Banksy, GIRL WITH BALLOON signed and dedicated on the reverse spray paint and acrylic on canvas, mounted on board, in artist's frame 101 by 78 by 18 cm. 39 3/4 by 30 3/4 by 7 in. Executed in 2006, this work is unique. Estimate, 200,000 to 300,000 GBP. www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2018/contemporary-art-evening-auction-l18024.html?locale=en#&page=all&sort=lotSortNum-asc&viewMode=list&lot=67&scroll=10440What this thread lacks is a discussion about the particular variant of the 2006 Girl With Balloon image being auctioned on Friday. Here's a photo I took yesterday evening at Sotheby's: Contrast it with the screenprint: When comparing the above two works, the different number of fingers visible on the girl's right hand is immediately noticeable, along with the distinct details of her clothing and hair. More importantly, however, see the differences in hand position of the outstretched left arm. The result, in my view, is a loss of ambiguity for the 2006 canvas. It feels directive to me, suggesting more strongly that the wind has blown the balloon from the girl's hand. The print version of the image is arguably stronger, since it allows for a broader interpretation โ including one where the balloon might instead have been willingly released. If you love something, set it free. Note as well the differences in facial expression โ and therefore the mood evoked by each piece. In the 2006 canvas, the girl comes across as irritated. In the print, she looks melancholic or perhaps ambivalent, which I believe offers greater interest. The irritated facial expression gave it a completely different feel, in light of the stunt it makes sense now
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