[Unica]

I see there is a Banksy unsigned GWB at auction later this month at Phillips, listing below. I noticed the sizing is 65cm x 50 cm, I know this print also was made in 70cm x 50cm. I was wondering if there was a preference  in size? I would of thought the larger size would be preferable or may maybe it just doesn't matter as long as the Pest Control COA is correct for the print. I'd be interested to know if there was a preference.

www.phillips.com/detail/BANKSY/UK030118/87

[Quinnster]

Jan 5, 2018 11:25:17 GMT 1 Unica said:

I see there is a Banksy unsigned Girl With Balloon at auction later this month at Phillips, listing below. I noticed the sizing is 65cm x 50 cm, I know this print also was made in 70cm x 50cm. I was wondering if there was a preference  in size? I would of thought the larger size would be preferable or may maybe it just doesn't matter as long as the Pest Control COA is correct for the print. I'd be interested to know if there was a preference.

www.phillips.com/detail/BANKSY/UK030118/87

Trimmed? By a dodgy framer?

[Unica]

Jan 5, 2018 11:26:36 GMT 1 Quinnster said:

Jan 5, 2018 11:25:17 GMT 1 Unica said:

I see there is a Banksy unsigned Girl With Balloon at auction later this month at Phillips, listing below. I noticed the sizing is 65cm x 50 cm, I know this print also was made in 70cm x 50cm. I was wondering if there was a preference  in size? I would of thought the larger size would be preferable or may maybe it just doesn't matter as long as the Pest Control COA is correct for the print. I'd be interested to know if there was a preference.

www.phillips.com/detail/BANKSY/UK030118/87

Trimmed? By a dodgy framer?

No I don't think so. I'm pretty sure they were printed in both sizes by POW. I'm more interested if one size is more desirable than the other.

[barsukauk]

Did not fit the framed and had to be cut

[Happy Shopper]

The COA should confirm the size is correct or not.

I can't imagine there'd be a difference in price, as long as it's not been cut.

[tran16]

What does the condition report say ?

[Dice]

My COA says 50x70 but my print in 50x65.

I looked into all this years ago and seems pow printed on many different sizes back in the day.

There are screenshots of the pow website stating the size as 50x65 somewhere on google

[Pattycakes]

The sheet sizes on a number of the early prints vary - look at Rude Copper as a very good example. Pest Control acknowledge these variations but on the COA's only give set sheet measurement of 50x70 rather than the actual ones. This is a problem as it does create some unease in the market.

[pr.yu]

Estimate is pretty low given what the one on eBay just went for, no? Seems like there are a few condition issues, but not necessarily important if you're going to keep it framed.

[bjoern]

Just saw the estimate for a singed sepia morons, thats far below market valuation.

[Poster Bob]

Singed ones don't go for much.

Jan 5, 2018 13:14:29 GMT 1 bjoern said:

Just saw the estimate for a singed sepia morons, thats far below market valuation.

[bjoern]

Jan 5, 2018 14:01:27 GMT 1 Poster Bob said:

Singed ones don't go for much.

Jan 5, 2018 13:14:29 GMT 1 bjoern said:

Just saw the estimate for a singed sepia morons, thats far below market valuation.

true haha

[Rolex]

I was offered a trimmed down signed GWB from a gallery back in 2011 for £5k, think they were @ £15k for a mint one, makes me wonder now whether it was actually an original size one.

[rockbeer]

Jan 5, 2018 13:14:29 GMT 1 bjoern said:

Just saw the estimate for a singed sepia morons, thats far below market valuation.

Not unusual for auction houses to publish low estimates to encourage potential punters to imagine they might be in with a chance of snagging a bargain.

[Viking Surfer]

Jan 5, 2018 12:25:17 GMT 1 Pattycakes said:

The sheet sizes on a number of the early prints vary - look at Rude Copper as a very good example. Pest Control acknowledge these variations but on the COA's only give set sheet measurement of 50x70 rather than the actual ones. This is a problem as it does create some unease in the market.

Came to say this, spot on.

[Laugh Now 10]

Jan 5, 2018 13:14:29 GMT 1 bjoern said:

Just saw the estimate for a singed sepia morons, thats far below market valuation.

the last Morons (sepia) that I am aware of sold this past December via Forum Auctions NYC for $35,000.00 (including buyer premium).

[micro]

I have an unsigned GWRB which is 70 x 50cm and this is what is stated on the PC COA.

The original POW website listing stated 500mm x 660mm i.e. 50 x 66cm. Screenshot here: www.banksy-prints.com/print/girl-with-balloon/

According to 727 gallery, GWRB prints were "made in different paper and 2 different sizes, 70 x 50cm and 66 x 50cm ( COA should always be 70 x 50 cm)." 727gallery.com/unsigned/banksy-balloon-girl-unsigned.html

[shygetshigh83]

My PC coa report 70x50cm, so "regular" dimension.. 
Never saw one above 50cm wide