Banksy Kate Moss (Colourways) Print

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JJ do you really think 10+ years into his 'career' the mystery holds much relevance? It certainly feels like with the passage of time it has become less and less important (apart from for tired journalistic taglines) all it intrinsically means is we concentrate on the images and not the man that bit more and if they were awful the scrutiny would shatter the myth quickly. At the end of the day, the work is all that matters.

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

Apr 28, 2012 1:50:58 GMT 1 @deputydawg said:

JJ do you really think 10+ years into his 'career' the mystery holds much relevance? It certainly feels like with the passage of time it has become less and less important (apart from for tired journalistic taglines) all it intrinsically means is we concentrate on the images and not the man that bit more and if they were awful the scrutiny would shatter the myth quickly. At the end of the day, the work is all that matters.

Hi DD, I am just raising the question that's all. We don't know what will happen in the future. I will PM you 10 years from today for a catch up

[otomi]

I think the mystery is not important anymore. I would have enjoyed his installation at the MOCA just as much if I would know who he is. There are many street artist that are very successful while showing their face. I enjoy going to a show and talk to the artist. I just talked to Hera & Akut at their show opening and got my books signed. That made it more enjoyable to me.

[Alan Craig]

Apr 28, 2012 1:50:58 GMT 1 @deputydawg said:

JJ do you really think 10+ years into his 'career' the mystery holds much relevance? It certainly feels like with the passage of time it has become less and less important (apart from for tired journalistic taglines) all it intrinsically means is we concentrate on the images and not the man that bit more and if they were awful the scrutiny would shatter the myth quickly. At the end of the day, the work is all that matters.

Indeed

[HRE]

Apr 28, 2012 1:34:36 GMT 1 Jeezuz Jones Snr said:

Apr 28, 2012 1:11:04 GMT 1 robotoil said:

I love the smug lip on her. Great image. Worth more than Warhol? Are we really comparing Banksy to Warhol? Lets talk in another 20 years.

Agree, no comparison. Dont get me wrong I like most of his works and I this Kate print but like most artists Bansky has copied Warhol. For these serious buyers investing in Banksy OG's/high end prints for the future

What do you thing are the high end prints? The APs?

[silvermyn]

I think the last AP to sell made £26K

www.bloomsburyauctions.com/detail/776/317.0

[Sundowner]

Apr 27, 2012 15:27:51 GMT 1 redfred said:

Could be wrong but I was under the impression there were only 2 monochrome Kates, apparantly one was gifted to Kate Moss which she subsequently lost in a burglary and Laz had the other one, at the time the value was quoted as £80k. Please feel free to correct me if Ime wrong.

I believe the 12 x AP's are all slightly different (some have red lips for example). They did originally cost £4,500 (I know someone that bought one from Laz) and I think Keszler Gallery were the buyers of the one at Dreweatt's (so expect to pay a BIG premium) www.artnet.com/galleries/artwork_detail.asp?G=&gid=425054379&which=&ViewArtistBy=online&aid=424007326&wid=426118297&source=artist&sortby=imgorder&rta=http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t%2526rct=j%2526q=keszler%2520gallery%2520banksy%2520kate%2526source=web%2526cd=3%2526sqi=2%2526ved=0CBkQFjAC%2526url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.artnet.com%252Fgalleries%252Fhome.asp%253Fgid%253D425054379%2526ei=Cw-dT_yeOMOh8QPU4_iJDw%2526usg=AFQjCNEM4PKQs4r4M-WE2Jtnf6goa87zcw

[redfred]

Still think there are only 2 Monochromes, both signed by Moss and Banksy, if the stolen one was never recovered that leaves one legit piece with Laz, might give him a ring and see if he will donate it to the Forum and we can all share it!!

[tsteve]

Warhol did not do print drops like what goes on these days. There was no internet, so you had to buy from a gallery for practical purposes. Personally, I am not a big fan of Kate, among the few that really don't do much for me.

[dodge]

Apr 30, 2012 5:42:53 GMT 1 tsteve said:

Warhol did not do print drops like what goes on these days. There was no internet, so you had to buy from a gallery for practical purposes. Personally, I am not a big fan of Kate, among the few that really don't do much for me.

I thought I was the only one who doesn't rate this print! I just don't see the point of it.

[eschiff]

[oe32]

wowsers... now tell me you don't like that print!

[pelle]

www.artificialgallery.co.uk/banksy/kate-artists-proof/

[Zippy]

May 4, 2012 11:39:53 GMT 1 eschiff said:

Wow. Congrats on having the set of 6. They look amazing.
Not sure about the 'estate agent' wiring you have used in your home but I still love 'em.

Must be great looking at them every day!

[gwhit]

Someone please lend theres to WCP

[eschiff]

haha, sorry! those aren't mine, was just lucky enough to see an incredible collection the other day

[Zippy]

Shame, would like to wake up to them each morning, instead of my wife!

[redfred]

Beautiful, my favourite would be TOP RIGHT, but gladly have any!

[gwhit]

Bottom Right or top Center for me, But id do em all of course,

[artylang]

The rapid increase in price has ZERO effect on future pricing, especially 30 years from now. Look what stock IPO's do. Shoot up day one and some never reach that height again.

The best thing you can do is look at opportunity cost. If you look what else is on the market for prices in line with Banksy, it is fairly easy to see how over-priced he is right now, especially prints. At this point in history, you're buying a brand not a track record.

[popmozz]

Im looking for a Kate Moss print in purple, golden or red (green hair). If you have one to let go, please let me know.

[Collection 1]

A purple one was on Artnet yesterday and went unsold maybe worth contacting him.

[james]

Whats a rough guide price for one of those then? By far one of my favourites, got a digital print yesterday, will have to do for now.

[Sundowner]

£25k - £35k depending on source (private sale or gallery)

[naughtyshorty]

have heard 30-50k..!!!

[james]

Jun 22, 2012 1:04:47 GMT 1 Sundowner said:

£25k - £35k depending on source (private sale or gallery)

Thanks sundowner

[Zippy]

Jun 22, 2012 1:04:47 GMT 1 Sundowner said:

£25k - £35k depending on source (private sale or gallery)

Disagree...
If anyone see's one for sale at £25k please can they post it up.

[Sundowner]

Jun 22, 2012 10:40:11 GMT 1 Zippy said:

Jun 22, 2012 1:04:47 GMT 1 Sundowner said:

£25k - £35k depending on source (private sale or gallery)

Disagree...
If anyone see's one for sale at £25k please can they post it up.

Zippy, there was an original colourway that failed to reach a reserve of £30k at Bonhams a couple of months ago (got to about £28.8k if I remember rightly). I know that isn't hammer price, but that was the basis for my estimate. On reflection though, maybe £30k - £40k is more realistic and certainly at higher end of that price range for the colourways.

[popmozz]

I initially was after an original colourway, editon of 50. I never saw one in the flesh, but few people mentioned the colourway of 6 (each edition of 20) is better in terms of print quality.
Any comments to that?
And years ago the original colourway was a lot more expensive than the edition 6x20, but now I would say the gap is a lot closer. There also was a maybe bargain for a green AP last year. I would have taken that, but missed the auction.

[Deleted]

Stating the bleedin' obvious but have you tried Bonhams if indeed this didn't make reserve...they would undoubtedly try and negotiate a deal and make contact with the seller.