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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Rob Mitchell Art on Jul 15, 2021 22:22:23 GMT 1, Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect.
Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?…
Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob
Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect.
Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?…
Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Terry Fuckwitt on Jul 15, 2021 22:40:05 GMT 1, Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob
I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited.
Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited. |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Rob Mitchell Art on Jul 15, 2021 22:50:57 GMT 1, Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited.
Yeah I’m thinking the same. The design is no different, but the war boutique one glows in the dark, which is kinda cool. It’s number 1 of 2 which is also nice. Yeah I noticed that it’s a open edition now, not sure i like that. I think I’m answering my own post now haha 😂
Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited. Yeah I’m thinking the same. The design is no different, but the war boutique one glows in the dark, which is kinda cool. It’s number 1 of 2 which is also nice. Yeah I noticed that it’s a open edition now, not sure i like that. I think I’m answering my own post now haha 😂 |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:07:06 GMT 1, @warboutique all day long.
Fabulous artist.
@warboutique all day long.
Fabulous artist.
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:10:26 GMT 1, I’ve not seen Cauty mentioned in here since I returned a couple of months back. War Boutique are new to me, but Cauty!.. I love his stuff. I’d go Cauty every day of the week. ![]() 
Nice to see both of them together!
I’ve not seen Cauty mentioned in here since I returned a couple of months back. War Boutique are new to me, but Cauty!.. I love his stuff. I’d go Cauty every day of the week. ![]() Nice to see both of them together! |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:13:11 GMT 1, I’ve not seen Cauty mentioned in here since I returned a couple of months back. War Boutique are new to me, but Cauty!.. I love his stuff. I’d go Cauty every day of the week. ![]()
I’ll match your Met Peace badge with two, one signed!
http://instagram.com/p/BWc8bhJBDPd
I’ve not seen Cauty mentioned in here since I returned a couple of months back. War Boutique are new to me, but Cauty!.. I love his stuff. I’d go Cauty every day of the week. ![]() I’ll match your Met Peace badge with two, one signed! http://instagram.com/p/BWc8bhJBDPd |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:23:14 GMT 1, Very nice!! Great to see them framed so thoughtfully. I just bunged mine up real quick without due respect lol. Did they all have something on the reverse? I seem to think mine had something but forget what.
I think most are blank. I can’t now recall how I ended up with a signed one. Perhaps some were sold. I know WB (lovely chap btw), so he may have signed it for me. This is the problem with getting old. One finds that one owns things without a clue how.
Write lists!
Very nice!! Great to see them framed so thoughtfully. I just bunged mine up real quick without due respect lol. Did they all have something on the reverse? I seem to think mine had something but forget what. I think most are blank. I can’t now recall how I ended up with a signed one. Perhaps some were sold. I know WB (lovely chap btw), so he may have signed it for me. This is the problem with getting old. One finds that one owns things without a clue how. Write lists! |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:29:20 GMT 1, They really do blend so well don’t they? Pretty sure that I have a good few Cauty prints in the loft if anyone’s looking to mix them up a bit. Love the helmets, Coach. I’m going to be paying more attention to WB from now on.
He’s superb. His patterned Kevlar body armour is great.
His peacekeeper batons are a favourite. Wish I had one.
You might like these too
This is painted on a Kevlar breast plate:
http://instagram.com/p/BUxEm5RheA0
And this, which raises visitor’s eyebrows:
http://instagram.com/p/Bz3fojmFVpS
They really do blend so well don’t they? Pretty sure that I have a good few Cauty prints in the loft if anyone’s looking to mix them up a bit. Love the helmets, Coach. I’m going to be paying more attention to WB from now on. He’s superb. His patterned Kevlar body armour is great. His peacekeeper batons are a favourite. Wish I had one. You might like these too This is painted on a Kevlar breast plate: http://instagram.com/p/BUxEm5RheA0 And this, which raises visitor’s eyebrows: http://instagram.com/p/Bz3fojmFVpS |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:43:36 GMT 1, Adore both. The stab vest is subliime. Can I come to your house for a nosey around please?
If you’re passing through the Midlands, of course. Tea and biscuits included. Proper tea, mind.
Adore both. The stab vest is subliime. Can I come to your house for a nosey around please? If you’re passing through the Midlands, of course. Tea and biscuits included. Proper tea, mind. |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:47:19 GMT 1, Adore both. The stab vest is subliime. Can I come to your house for a nosey around please?
Another WB for you.
Spray paint on a submarine ceramic armour tile. Astoundingly heavy.
http://instagram.com/p/Bi2SBRmhvxy
Adore both. The stab vest is subliime. Can I come to your house for a nosey around please? Another WB for you. Spray paint on a submarine ceramic armour tile. Astoundingly heavy. http://instagram.com/p/Bi2SBRmhvxy |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Coach on Jul 15, 2021 23:54:03 GMT 1, You’re on. I’ll bring a flask of Yorkshire water with me 🫖
Will be a treat in a pot with some good tea leaves.
Have you ever read George Orwell’s essay on how to make the perfect cuppa?
He’s not wrong!
You’re on. I’ll bring a flask of Yorkshire water with me 🫖 Will be a treat in a pot with some good tea leaves. Have you ever read George Orwell’s essay on how to make the perfect cuppa? He’s not wrong! |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by met on Jul 16, 2021 1:34:59 GMT 1, Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited. Yeah I’m thinking the same. The design is no different, but the war boutique one glows in the dark, which is kinda cool. It’s number 1 of 2 which is also nice. Yeah I noticed that it’s a open edition now, not sure i like that. I think I’m answering my own post now haha 😂
Don't know whether it was, "War Boutique thought of this idea first" — or if it might be more accurate just to say, "This was War Boutique's idea".
Either way, you're correct about War Boutique preceding. He exhibited Smile (edition of 2) at his solo show at Andipa Gallery in London during the summer of 2011. See page 28 of the catalogue here*.
By James Cauty's own account, "Jimmy Cauty made the first Smiley Riot Shields in 2012 for the Occupy St Pauls eviction".*
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As for what shield to purchase, I'd go with War Boutique, but not the original glow-in-the-dark version.
My strong preference is the artist's 2021 version — Smile (Mellow Yellow), an edition of 10 currently available at Laz Emporium for £1,250.00*.
The historical interest of an early piece would in this case be less important to me than owning the better artwork.
And in terms of design, competence of execution, choice of medium and overall aesthetic, the artist's 2021 police riot shield (below, top) is more impressive to my eyes than the amateurish 2011 original (below, bottom).
Been looking at purchasing a ‘smiley’ riot shield. I have located a #1 of 2 war boutique in glow in the dark and I have also been offered a cauty version… both with COA and signed ect. Now from doing a little research I believe war boutique thought of this idea first? I can’t unfortunately get both but what one would you guys and girls go for?… Looking to learn a little more from this thread, I know a lot of you are very knowledgeable. Many thanks Rob I would go for the original War Boutique, although I haven't seen what the glow in the dark version looks like. Jimmy Cauty's shields are now an open edition, so don't buy secondary unless it's cheaper. I also prefer to own something more limited. Yeah I’m thinking the same. The design is no different, but the war boutique one glows in the dark, which is kinda cool. It’s number 1 of 2 which is also nice. Yeah I noticed that it’s a open edition now, not sure i like that. I think I’m answering my own post now haha 😂 Don't know whether it was, "War Boutique thought of this idea first" — or if it might be more accurate just to say, "This was War Boutique's idea". Either way, you're correct about War Boutique preceding. He exhibited Smile (edition of 2) at his solo show at Andipa Gallery in London during the summer of 2011. See page 28 of the catalogue here *. By James Cauty's own account, "Jimmy Cauty made the first Smiley Riot Shields in 2012 for the Occupy St Pauls eviction". *__________ As for what shield to purchase, I'd go with War Boutique, but not the original glow-in-the-dark version. My strong preference is the artist's 2021 version — Smile (Mellow Yellow), an edition of 10 currently available at Laz Emporium for £1,250.00 *. The historical interest of an early piece would in this case be less important to me than owning the better artwork. And in terms of design, competence of execution, choice of medium and overall aesthetic, the artist's 2021 police riot shield (below, top) is more impressive to my eyes than the amateurish 2011 original (below, bottom). |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Rob Mitchell Art on Jul 16, 2021 9:37:07 GMT 1, Thanks for all the comments. Interesting read with this mornings coffee. I love this forum, always learn a lot of new things about the artists. I’m going to see what deals I can pull as I have both options available to me. I like the idea of owning number 1 from WB but I must agree with the above post that the execution of it looking flawless isn’t there but then the newer cauty riot shields have huge numbers (unlimited) so that’s the only thing putting me off. But I think a better piece to look at.. helllppppp hahah
Thanks for all the comments. Interesting read with this mornings coffee. I love this forum, always learn a lot of new things about the artists. I’m going to see what deals I can pull as I have both options available to me. I like the idea of owning number 1 from WB but I must agree with the above post that the execution of it looking flawless isn’t there but then the newer cauty riot shields have huge numbers (unlimited) so that’s the only thing putting me off. But I think a better piece to look at.. helllppppp hahah
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by met on Jul 16, 2021 12:28:59 GMT 1, Thanks for all the comments. Interesting read with this mornings coffee. I love this forum, always learn a lot of new things about the artists. I’m going to see what deals I can pull as I have both options available to me. I like the idea of owning number 1 from WB but I must agree with the above post that the execution of it looking flawless isn’t there but then the newer cauty riot shields have huge numbers (unlimited) so that’s the only thing putting me off. But I think a better piece to look at.. helllppppp hahah
For the avoidance of doubt in case it wasn't clear, the top image in my previous post is by War Boutique (not James Cauty).
The work was released this year as an edition of 10, and priced at £1,250.00.*
Thanks for all the comments. Interesting read with this mornings coffee. I love this forum, always learn a lot of new things about the artists. I’m going to see what deals I can pull as I have both options available to me. I like the idea of owning number 1 from WB but I must agree with the above post that the execution of it looking flawless isn’t there but then the newer cauty riot shields have huge numbers (unlimited) so that’s the only thing putting me off. But I think a better piece to look at.. helllppppp hahah For the avoidance of doubt in case it wasn't clear, the top image in my previous post is by War Boutique (not James Cau ty). The work was released this year as an edition of 10, and priced at £1,250.00. * |
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Cauty Vs War boutique , by Wanchope on Jul 16, 2021 16:00:39 GMT 1, Like these riot shields, but was then swayed by the clockwork piece on brass that WB did on Laz’s website and for £375 with an edition of 10 seemed like a steal to me, so I dived in and bought one. Got just the place for it too so happy fucking Friday. Woohoo I’m off to have a beer in the sunshine, peace out
Like these riot shields, but was then swayed by the clockwork piece on brass that WB did on Laz’s website and for £375 with an edition of 10 seemed like a steal to me, so I dived in and bought one. Got just the place for it too so happy fucking Friday. Woohoo I’m off to have a beer in the sunshine, peace out
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