[Poppy Sunshine]

Looking for a Banksy original please so I'd appreciate any offers of pieces available being sent via pm with pics and price.

Preference is for a Girl With Balloon editioned canvas of some sort but anything considered at this stage as I am realistically expecting this to be the hardest to get hold of.

Hoping to get something the right side of £50k.

I can send an email address if you'd prefer to mail direct.

Everything dealt with in the strictest confidence of course.

[wizzy]

Good hunting on that one PS.
PS is v trustworthy and is excellent to deal with.
(note to self, Poppysunshine is loaded so add to Christmas card list immediately).

[nacional]

There is loads out there and LAZ are surprisingly good at immediately lowering their prices by at least 15%...give them a go...

[naughtyshorty]

whats generally considered an entry level prices these days for an OG?

[nacional]

25K ish...Lenin seems to be the best entry level edition...only my opinion of course....

[Ruggs]

Dreweatts have this one up for auction next month. www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dreweatts-london/catalogue-id-2834318/lot-10791032

[Deleted]

I have a Lenin on Skates which I may consider letting go - it has provenance from both Laz and Pest Control

[jB]

Mar 14, 2011 13:46:07 GMT 1 nacional said:

There is loads out there and LAZ are surprisingly good at immediately lowering their prices by at least 15%...give them a go...

Don't quote me on this, but I am pretty sure LAZ does not have anything available at the £50K and below price point.

[des77]

I mailed laz 3/4 weeks ago about the same thing, but have had no reply yet

[Deleted]

Don't quote me on this, but I am pretty sure LAZ does not have anything available under at the £50K and below price.[/quote]

Sorry, couldn't resist..... ;D

[jB]

thanks - lurker, modified my quote as it looks like the brain is working quite yet this morning

[Wearology]

I spoke to Andipa Gallery about originals a few months back and they had many different types of Banksy originals at all different price points.

[Poppy Sunshine]

Thanks for the offers and suggestions so far everybody.
Chasing up a couple of interesting pieces but please keep them coming.

[shakey1181]

Mar 14, 2011 14:37:38 GMT 1 Ruggs said:

Dreweatts have this one up for auction next month. www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/dreweatts-london/catalogue-id-2834318/lot-10791032

would this be considered an original even though it's an edition of 25? how do these things work?

[naughtyshorty]

looking back at old images like that shows how far banksy has come! i personally think that image really fades into comparison against recent releases. i'd never buy it

[hlarmy]

Mar 14, 2011 14:29:13 GMT 1 nacional said:

25K ish...Lenin seems to be the best entry level edition...only my opinion of course....

With all due respect if anyone owns one of these on here but it's not exactly a good example of Banksy's work though; it's all personal preference but I personally think this is a very very poor canvas and would rather a couple of iconic prints on the wall (or four if the price is £25k!) than something that's been knocked together in about 30 seconds. I think I'd rather watchtower at £10k, just

Shakey, the edition size is irrelevant to whether something is considered an original

[nacional]

hlarmy, I agree it is not one of the best images as far as beauty etc.., but I do like the roughness and grittiness of it...it seems more in touch with his street origins that his current work.

If Lenin don't float ya boat how about Paranoid Pics...a beautiful canvas from the same time school as HMV...? what are peoples thoughts on Paranoid..one of my faves???

[Deleted]

Mar 15, 2011 12:14:00 GMT 1 hlarmy said:

Mar 14, 2011 14:29:13 GMT 1 nacional said:

25K ish...Lenin seems to be the best entry level edition...only my opinion of course....

But it's not exactly a good example of Banksy's work though; it's all personal preference but I personally think this is a very very poor canvas and would rather a couple of iconic prints on the wall (or four if the price is £25k!) than something that's been knocked together in about 30 seconds. I think I'd rather watchtower at £10k, just

Shakey, the edition size is irrelevant to whether something is considered an original

what are you talking about - 30 seconds? Once a stencil is made - which I am positive took more than 30 seconds - any canvas can be knocked up in little or no time.

Its a classic image, granted not the most sought after - but i would still rather have a canvas then a watchtower. There a lot worst images out there then a Lenin.

[connecta1]

Mar 15, 2011 12:23:48 GMT 1 Joe Valentino said:

i would still rather have a canvas then a watchtower.

For what it's worth I agree, no matter how unpolished some of the early canvases are, at least they are identifiably 'Banksy'... I'm assuming the 'watchtower' was that Coke can abomination? didn't get that at all

[nacional]

Actually think that Lenin is a very sought after image for all the reasons stated above...it is a classic early Banksy.

[hlarmy]

It's still a Banksy original so for that reason I would agree it's probably quite sought after, however I was stating my opinion and respect that others will disagree. I'm not sure whether I can think of worse originals however so would be interested in seeing some examples JV, in your opinion of course

[fingerz]

'paranoid pics' for me all the way

[nacional]

What are your thoughts on Paranoid hlarmy???

I think the worse serious of Banksy canvases are the letter ones that looked like needle stitch and the ones that were of people who looked like they's been victims of that website "cum on my face" and were called stuff like " I didn¡t know I loved you till I had a bit of toast for breakfast...".

Any pics of both series much appreciated.

Sorry if i am jackin' your thread Poppy, but at least its keepin it up there!!!

[chrisps303]

Mar 15, 2011 12:19:55 GMT 1 nacional said:

hlarmy, I agree it is not one of the best images as far as beauty etc.., but I do like the roughness and grittiness of it...it seems more in touch with his street origins that his current work.

If Lenin don't float ya boat how about Paranoid Pics...a beautiful canvas from the same time school as HMV...? what are peoples thoughts on Paranoid..one of my faves???

If i had the cash then paranoid pictures would be my canvas of choice.

[jB]

For me, these 'older' banksy canvases just work. There is something to be said with the simplicity of the stencils, yet such a strong message in each and everyone of them. Not to mention that these original works were done by the man himself, whereas, again don't quote me ( lurker ), some of the newer works (IE the bristol showing) have a team putting them together. I think in the years to come these early pieces are going to be harder and harder to come by, especially at the prices they are now.

Poppy, there are some nice ones out there I am certain. If I could be of any assistance please let know.

[jB]

any luck poppysunshine?

[Poppy Sunshine]

Got a few offers and now getting back to ac uople of people who sent messages while i was away.

Thanks for the response so far.

Any help would be much appreciated if you know of anything I've not spotted yet jB.

Thanks.

[wizzy]

Seth has a selection of Banksy Originals on offer at Carmichaels PS, think they are consignments,

[tobaum]

Apr 2, 2011 19:39:54 GMT 1 @wizzy said:

Seth has a selection of Banksy Originals on offer at Carmichaels PS, think they are consignments,

Yes some real beauties including an oil!

[Coach]

Apr 2, 2011 19:39:54 GMT 1 @wizzy said:

Seth has a selection of Banksy Originals on offer at Carmichaels PS, think they are consignments,

Are they on their website?
I could only find a stop and search print.