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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by iamzero on Nov 12, 2020 7:34:50 GMT 1, Hi. I bought a small canvas from a car boot sale a few weeks back. It is not in the best condition and shows signs of mould on the back. The woman selling it said she didn't know much about it but said it was probably from an ex partner and was having a big clear out. I spent all of 5 seconds looking at it before asking how much she wanted? I paid five pounds. After walking away I had a better look at it and could see that it had definitely been hand painted (not just a printed type image) but has nothing written on the back at all, which i would expect from a real canvas. Looking at pest control, there is a 100 pounds charge to authenticate works and obviously I'd rather not pay that and send it off if it doesn't stand a chance of being a real one. What do you think? Joke type copy or possibly a Banksy? Im not stupid, I know its probably a joke painting but for a fiver i'm still happy to put in on the wall. I just want to rule out it being worth a trillion pounds without the embarrassment and cost of sending to pest control.  
Anyone know what company made this canvas?
Hi. I bought a small canvas from a car boot sale a few weeks back. It is not in the best condition and shows signs of mould on the back. The woman selling it said she didn't know much about it but said it was probably from an ex partner and was having a big clear out. I spent all of 5 seconds looking at it before asking how much she wanted? I paid five pounds. After walking away I had a better look at it and could see that it had definitely been hand painted (not just a printed type image) but has nothing written on the back at all, which i would expect from a real canvas. Looking at pest control, there is a 100 pounds charge to authenticate works and obviously I'd rather not pay that and send it off if it doesn't stand a chance of being a real one. What do you think? Joke type copy or possibly a Banksy? Im not stupid, I know its probably a joke painting but for a fiver i'm still happy to put in on the wall. I just want to rule out it being worth a trillion pounds without the embarrassment and cost of sending to pest control. Anyone know what company made this canvas? |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by churchwood on Nov 12, 2020 8:04:03 GMT 1, This is awesome, I think it's real, I have no expert knowledge to back this up other than the canvas looks old and also just for the fact it would be ace for the OP.
Someone should add some voting buttons for fake or fortune to add to the excitement.
I bought a picture around 5 years ago that I thought was valuable from a charity shop, it turned out to be repro but am old one. The framing was really old and in that interim time when you are looking into it's provenance it's pretty damn exciting.
Good luck OP with PC
This is awesome, I think it's real, I have no expert knowledge to back this up other than the canvas looks old and also just for the fact it would be ace for the OP.
Someone should add some voting buttons for fake or fortune to add to the excitement.
I bought a picture around 5 years ago that I thought was valuable from a charity shop, it turned out to be repro but am old one. The framing was really old and in that interim time when you are looking into it's provenance it's pretty damn exciting.
Good luck OP with PC
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Majestic on Nov 12, 2020 9:57:50 GMT 1, What do you think, Dave?
What do you think, Dave? |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by iamzero on Nov 12, 2020 11:15:39 GMT 1, I hope for the OP fortune this is a genuine piece. Zooming in on their pictures and ones I have of another piece I’m doubtful.
I hope for the OP fortune this is a genuine piece. Zooming in on their pictures and ones I have of another piece I’m doubtful.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by dreadware on Nov 12, 2020 11:15:44 GMT 1, I hope this is the real deal and you get a certificate from PC.
Read all the thread ...thanks for sharing this story! Very nice find!
I hope this is the real deal and you get a certificate from PC.
Read all the thread ...thanks for sharing this story! Very nice find!
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Frndly Fire on Nov 12, 2020 12:35:34 GMT 1, Yeh, best of luck! I’d love it to be the real deal, after all most us have dreams of stumbling on to something like this!
Yeh, best of luck! I’d love it to be the real deal, after all most us have dreams of stumbling on to something like this!
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Deleted on Nov 12, 2020 12:36:18 GMT 1, All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one?
All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one?
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by churchwood on Nov 12, 2020 12:38:55 GMT 1, All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one?
All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one? I think the OP mentionned a tag but a yet to see a picture of it |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by stillborncrisps on Nov 12, 2020 13:02:15 GMT 1, Are Pest Control any quicker when it comes to dismissing fakes? We could be here months!!
My initial thought was not real, lines too crisp and detailed around the top of head, and the buttons are a different shape. But then I would've said the old man in New York's canvasses were fake had I not seen the film. 
Hope it's real. 
Are Pest Control any quicker when it comes to dismissing fakes? We could be here months!! My initial thought was not real, lines too crisp and detailed around the top of head, and the buttons are a different shape. But then I would've said the old man in New York's canvasses were fake had I not seen the film. Hope it's real. |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by GMA on Nov 12, 2020 13:05:09 GMT 1, This is the story we all dream of, even though the chances are slim it could be. For me, it's the reinforcement of the reverse which makes me think "Why would this be done if it was just a knock off".
I reckon you'll have one of two outcomes.
1. Fake.
2. Send it in for inspection
I don't think they'll say it's real 100% from photos alone. There's too much at stake and no trail.
Good luck, be sure to have a spare set of underwear with you before reading the reply from PC, you may well sh*t yourself.
This is the story we all dream of, even though the chances are slim it could be. For me, it's the reinforcement of the reverse which makes me think "Why would this be done if it was just a knock off".
I reckon you'll have one of two outcomes.
1. Fake.
2. Send it in for inspection
I don't think they'll say it's real 100% from photos alone. There's too much at stake and no trail.
Good luck, be sure to have a spare set of underwear with you before reading the reply from PC, you may well sh*t yourself.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by longshanks on Nov 12, 2020 13:11:16 GMT 1, I really hope this is real, it would be the stuff of dreams.......but........I'd expect more overspray from a stencil.
I really hope this is real, it would be the stuff of dreams.......but........I'd expect more overspray from a stencil.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Philpenn on Nov 12, 2020 13:24:17 GMT 1, Good luck op. Following.
Good luck op. Following.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by eyectopus on Nov 12, 2020 13:37:38 GMT 1, I'm surprised that it made it as far as a car boot sale. A quick Google would have alerted the previous owner to possible value if it is real. Unless a load of cheap copies showed up when searching. It has the tag and name on it so you couldn't get an easier piece to do a bit of research on.
I'm surprised that it made it as far as a car boot sale. A quick Google would have alerted the previous owner to possible value if it is real. Unless a load of cheap copies showed up when searching. It has the tag and name on it so you couldn't get an easier piece to do a bit of research on.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 13:37:55 GMT 1, All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one?
All 5 Red canvases were tagged on the side, does this one? that's true ! Where is the Op today, anyway ? At the phone with PC ? |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 13:40:02 GMT 1, Are Pest Control any quicker when it comes to dismissing fakes? We could be here months!! My initial thought was not real, lines too crisp and detailed around the top of head, and the buttons are a different shape. But then I would've said the old man in New York's canvasses were fake had I not seen the film. Hope it's real. They answered to mails very quickly when it's fakes ! In minutes for me ahaha ! Well, I know......  chuttt secrecy... Are Pest Control any quicker when it comes to dismissing fakes? We could be here months!! My initial thought was not real, lines too crisp and detailed around the top of head, and the buttons are a different shape. But then I would've said the old man in New York's canvasses were fake had I not seen the film. Hope it's real. They answered to mails very quickly when it's fakes ! In minutes for me ahaha ! Well, I know...... chuttt secrecy... |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 13:45:12 GMT 1, This is the story we all dream of, even though the chances are slim it could be. For me, it's the reinforcement of the reverse which makes me think "Why would this be done if it was just a knock off". I reckon you'll have one of two outcomes. 1. Fake. 2. Send it in for inspection I don't think they'll say it's real 100% from photos alone. There's too much at stake and no trail. Good luck, be sure to have a spare set of underwear with you before reading the reply from PC, you may well sh*t yourself. we all dreamed off a Rembrandt too in a dustbin. Or a Van-Gogh... Interesting link for dreamer ... it does not grow on trees anyway...
This is the story we all dream of, even though the chances are slim it could be. For me, it's the reinforcement of the reverse which makes me think "Why would this be done if it was just a knock off". I reckon you'll have one of two outcomes. 1. Fake. 2. Send it in for inspection I don't think they'll say it's real 100% from photos alone. There's too much at stake and no trail. Good luck, be sure to have a spare set of underwear with you before reading the reply from PC, you may well sh*t yourself. we all dreamed off a Rembrandt too in a dustbin. Or a Van-Gogh... Interesting link for dreamer ... it does not grow on trees anyway...
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 14:14:05 GMT 1, I just hope we get an answer from the OP! Too much tension I believe he would have already an answer it it were fake! That makes it even more tensioned  Are you involved ? Did you painted it ? Are you a secret agent ? Do you eat chips ? Did you eat pizza today ? Will you buy the Mason ORINAL one ? Was it not you running in front of my windows this morning ? How is England today ?
I just hope we get an answer from the OP! Too much tension I believe he would have already an answer it it were fake! That makes it even more tensioned Are you involved ? Did you painted it ? Are you a secret agent ? Do you eat chips ? Did you eat pizza today ? Will you buy the Mason ORINAL one ? Was it not you running in front of my windows this morning ? How is England today ?
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by dreadware on Nov 12, 2020 14:18:16 GMT 1, I just hope we get an answer from the OP! Too much tension I believe he would have already an answer it it were fake! That makes it even more tensioned Are you involved ? Did you painted it ? Are you a secret agent ? Do you eat chips ? Did you eat pizza today ? Will you buy the Mason ORINAL one ? Was it not you running in front of my windows this morning ? How is England today ?
Ah, and btw...the new Mason print...I believe it will be sold out in seconds...even if everyone is talking bad about it, they all want one. Just my opinion
I just hope we get an answer from the OP! Too much tension I believe he would have already an answer it it were fake! That makes it even more tensioned Are you involved ? Did you painted it ? Are you a secret agent ? Do you eat chips ? Did you eat pizza today ? Will you buy the Mason ORINAL one ? Was it not you running in front of my windows this morning ? How is England today ?
Hahaha! Had too much coffee? Ah, and btw...the new Mason print...I believe it will be sold out in seconds...even if everyone is talking bad about it, they all want one. Just my opinion |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 14:30:30 GMT 1, WOW ( smiley WOW ) 
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 14:33:15 GMT 1, Doesn’t add up to me for the following reasons A. Member for 6 years and this is his first post. B. Considering how long they’ve been on here they have little to no knowledge of how Pest control works C. The back of the canvas hasn’t been affected by mould spores yet the frame has which is unusual D. Asks for help to verify the piece yet doesn’t show the banksy tag side in the photos. I am a sceptic by nature hope I’m wrong. I like all these posts ! As an Investigation by Criminal minds !
Yes now I think like you !!!
Doesn’t add up to me for the following reasons A. Member for 6 years and this is his first post. B. Considering how long they’ve been on here they have little to no knowledge of how Pest control works C. The back of the canvas hasn’t been affected by mould spores yet the frame has which is unusual D. Asks for help to verify the piece yet doesn’t show the banksy tag side in the photos. I am a sceptic by nature hope I’m wrong. I like all these posts ! As an Investigation by Criminal minds !
Yes now I think like you !!!
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by eyectopus on Nov 12, 2020 15:04:11 GMT 1, Doesn’t add up to me for the following reasons A. Member for 6 years and this is his first post. B. Considering how long they’ve been on here they have little to no knowledge of how Pest control works C. The back of the canvas hasn’t been affected by mould spores yet the frame has which is unusual D. Asks for help to verify the piece yet doesn’t show the banksy tag side in the photos. I am a sceptic by nature hope I’m wrong. [/ Nice researching. That’s got me thinking more tbh. I deleted a couple of my comments last night, as I think certain bits shouldn’t be pointed out as it’ll give others ideas (that’s the cynic in me). I agree and have held back on some comments also.
Doesn’t add up to me for the following reasons A. Member for 6 years and this is his first post. B. Considering how long they’ve been on here they have little to no knowledge of how Pest control works C. The back of the canvas hasn’t been affected by mould spores yet the frame has which is unusual D. Asks for help to verify the piece yet doesn’t show the banksy tag side in the photos. I am a sceptic by nature hope I’m wrong. [/ Nice researching. That’s got me thinking more tbh. I deleted a couple of my comments last night, as I think certain bits shouldn’t be pointed out as it’ll give others ideas (that’s the cynic in me). I agree and have held back on some comments also. |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by gd79 on Nov 12, 2020 15:13:10 GMT 1,
Great pic
The OP version is definitely not one of those though
There was a x/15 though as well right? But the a in real was different
Great pic The OP version is definitely not one of those though There was a x/15 though as well right? But the a in real was different |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by stillborncrisps on Nov 12, 2020 16:40:58 GMT 1, The odd thing for me is the woman's seemingly ambivalent nature to it.
I know not everyone's into art, but haven't most UK people these days heard of Banksy? He's in the news a lot these days.
If it was real her ex would've been banging down the door 10-12 years ago to get it back. She would know it had value.
My guess is her ex made it or had it made as a cheap and cheerful tribute to hang on the wall, and she knew it wasn't real, so £5 in that case is a big win.
The odd thing for me is the woman's seemingly ambivalent nature to it.
I know not everyone's into art, but haven't most UK people these days heard of Banksy? He's in the news a lot these days.
If it was real her ex would've been banging down the door 10-12 years ago to get it back. She would know it had value.
My guess is her ex made it or had it made as a cheap and cheerful tribute to hang on the wall, and she knew it wasn't real, so £5 in that case is a big win.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by Lroy on Nov 12, 2020 16:41:49 GMT 1, I think, almost all, that the OP, knows that Banksy put his name on the side, as he named it Banksy. Why so, does not showing us this stamp/signature ?
If I found an artwork, the first thing that iI will do, is to look after the signature and to show it - if I have decided to ask.
I think, almost all, that the OP, knows that Banksy put his name on the side, as he named it Banksy. Why so, does not showing us this stamp/signature ?
If I found an artwork, the first thing that iI will do, is to look after the signature and to show it - if I have decided to ask.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by tab1 on Nov 12, 2020 16:44:23 GMT 1, The odd thing for me is the woman's seemingly ambivalent nature to it. I know not everyone's into art, but haven't most UK people these days heard of Banksy? He's in the news a lot these days. If it was real her ex would've been banging down the door 10-12 years ago to get it back. She would know it had value. My guess is her ex made it or had it made as a cheap and cheerful tribute to hang on the wall, and she knew it wasn't real, so £5 in that case is a big win.
Lots of stories were exes have got rid of gifts at car boots for pittance
www.google.com/amp/s/www.queensmith.co.uk/journal/car-boot-diamond-auction%3fformat=amp
The odd thing for me is the woman's seemingly ambivalent nature to it. I know not everyone's into art, but haven't most UK people these days heard of Banksy? He's in the news a lot these days. If it was real her ex would've been banging down the door 10-12 years ago to get it back. She would know it had value. My guess is her ex made it or had it made as a cheap and cheerful tribute to hang on the wall, and she knew it wasn't real, so £5 in that case is a big win. Lots of stories were exes have got rid of gifts at car boots for pittance www.google.com/amp/s/www.queensmith.co.uk/journal/car-boot-diamond-auction%3fformat=amp |
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by stillborncrisps on Nov 12, 2020 16:44:50 GMT 1, OP was advised ealier in the thread not to show too many pictures, Lroy.
I don't think OP is trying to pull a fast one here or has made it themselves.
OP was advised ealier in the thread not to show too many pictures, Lroy.
I don't think OP is trying to pull a fast one here or has made it themselves.
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Banksy Keep It Real small canvas, by tab1 on Nov 12, 2020 16:46:04 GMT 1, Great pic The OP version is definitely not one of those though There was a x/15 though as well right? But the a in real was different
Prints came with tags like the new banksy mats on the tubes ? Wonder if anyone still has them
H
Great pic The OP version is definitely not one of those though There was a x/15 though as well right? But the a in real was different Prints came with tags like the new banksy mats on the tubes ? Wonder if anyone still has them H |
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