[craigf]

Dec 20, 2009 19:21:09 GMT 1 Zippy said:

I personally think 2.1k is far too much to pay for an unsigned print.
However, well done to whoever got it. Must be someone who reads on here.

I think your right re someone off here, wasn't me btw, hanging out for a NBG at the moment ;D

[howlinhooker]

it wasnt me zippy..........that sold quick ..............but well done for getting a Very Little Helps .......................i would love 1

[mookie]

I see LIITA everytime I walk along my street in someones living room. Really like it but would never pay 2k for an unsigned.

[howlinhooker]

mookie..............steal it

[snausages]

I think people here have too strong a fascination with a signature. There are quite a number of artist prints in this world that sell for tens of thousands and are unsigned. With the choice between 2k for a LIITA or a NBG, S&S, Nola, Donut. It's a no brainer, LIITA is a thousand times more powerful, original and iconic image.

[Guest]

Dec 20, 2009 19:40:57 GMT 1 @snausages said:

I think people here have too strong a fascination with a signature. There are quite a number of artist prints in this world that sell for tens of thousands and are unsigned. With the choice between 2k for a LIITA or a NBG, S&S, Nola, Donut. It's a no brainer, LIITA is a thousand times more powerful, original and iconic image.

I understand what your saying regarding prints that are unsigned being sold for tens of thousands, but its not only on here that signed Banksy prints sell for more than unsigned, its auction houses and galleries. Maybe in 20 years from now we will all regret selling our unsigned prints.

[Guest]

Dec 20, 2009 19:21:09 GMT 1 Zippy said:

I personally think 2.1k is far too much to pay for an unsigned print.
However, well done to whoever got it. Must be someone who reads on here.

i cant imagine you will get one much cheaper than 2k for an unsigned. maybe advise your friend to sell a kidney?

[dotdot]

Dec 20, 2009 19:40:57 GMT 1 @snausages said:

I think people here have too strong a fascination with a signature. There are quite a number of artist prints in this world that sell for tens of thousands and are unsigned. With the choice between 2k for a LIITA or a NBG, S&S, Nola, Donut. It's a no brainer, LIITA is a thousand times more powerful, original and iconic image.

I'd have to agree with you there, blows the socks of s&s / No Ball Games & dohnut ! tis however on a par with Nola.

I remember a person here trying, and believing it to be a good offer, to get a hold of bme signed for .... s&s - laughed my head off.
Signed (new) for signed (old) .. is a naive game.. and a very short game for the newbies out there.

[snausages]

Dec 20, 2009 20:09:13 GMT 1 @ronhill said:

I understand what your saying regarding prints that are unsigned being sold for tens of thousands, but its not only on here that signed Banksy prints sell for more than unsigned, its auction houses and galleries. Maybe in 20 years from now we will all regret selling our unsigned prints.

But the image is everything.

I've seen an unsigned LIITA at PdP sell for more than a signed Stop & Search at PdP. The reason being that LIITA is arguably the best Banksy image/print ever.

There may be a couple other very rare iconic unsigned prints that might be justifiable, but sure if we're talking an unsigned Trolley, Granny or something of that sort I'm not sure its value would ever reach £2k.

And DotDot, I don't dislike s&s, nbg, nola... but really disagree about nola being equal to liita, it's not even an original thought.

[Guest]

I was referring to the same image signed versus unsigned. but i do agree, that some of the older images like LIITA are going to be hard to beat, but Banksy has time on his side to create future classics.

[veralynn]

Dec 20, 2009 21:22:56 GMT 1 @ronhill said:

I was referring to the same image signed versus unsigned. but i do agree, that some of the older images like LIITA are going to be hard to beat, but Banksy has time on his side to create future classics.

Agree broadly with this, in that with the older prints a signature isn't the be all and end all and Pest Control actually is.

Of the 700 or so of the unsigned runs how many are actually still out there in decent condition?

Banksy does have time on his side to create future classics but does that market have the appetite to support for another 10 years or is the game up? I'm not sure that the images of late are generic enough to stand the test of time personally.

[snausages]

^ I wonder that too Veralynn, but then again of the hundreds of Warhol prints, only a small portion are truly great, many are very boring and unattractive. Which explains why some catalogued prints sell for as little as $3000 and some sell for $200,000.

Yet Warho retains legendary status despite some boring work. Hopefully Banksy continues being relevant and execute well, which if you look away from prints but towards his work in Bethlehem, the Pet Shop in NYC and the Bristol museum Show, I think he's been at the top of his game.

[Deleted]

What if Banksy does no more unsigned prints,which seems to be the case?Does this mean unsigneds in the future will be sort after?

[gbh]

this is a well decent thread compared to the normal shit that gets posted in the for sale forums.

[darrenrapley]

Dec 21, 2009 11:00:30 GMT 1 gbh said:

this is a well decent thread compared to the normal s**t that gets posted in the for sale forums.

What he said. Nice thread

[gbh]

here you go...
Sadly the only way mine will leave me is when it's pried from my dying hands....

[craigf]

or if you don't notice its gone as its behind lots of crap such as your sat nav box

[gbh]

actually, I think there's a love rat and a gangster rat behind both of those prints (seriously)....
better check they are still there
8+)

[jellya]

Dec 20, 2009 19:32:47 GMT 1 @mookie said:

I see LIITA everytime I walk along my street in someones living room. Really like it but would never pay 2k for an unsigned.

I see a LIITA too mookie, and someone else with a barcode. The owner must think i'm a right nosey so and so cos I always have a good look as I'm passing.

[samo]

I found this in my Fleabay followed sales history.

cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280413717741&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Looks like it has been sold and at a bargain price to

[dodge]

I remember being offered an unsigned liita in a skate store in Durham. Got quoted £900. That was around two tears or so ago and I was buying a car at the time. Wish I had postponed the car purchase as I won't get the chance again! This is the greatest Banksy print ever IMO. Beautiful vibrant colours too. My holy Grail!

[dotdot]

Dec 21, 2009 14:59:43 GMT 1 dodge said:

I remember being offered an unsigned liita in a skate store in Durham. Got quoted £900. That was around two tears or so ago and I was buying a car at the time. Wish I had postponed the car purchase as I won't get the chance again! This is the greatest Banksy print ever IMO. Beautiful vibrant colours too. My holy Grail!

cool story - i went through the reverse at one point thought about selling my KG !
nearly did - but didn't - can't sell a KG - that'd be the END.

[mookie]

Dec 21, 2009 11:29:22 GMT 1 jellya said:

Dec 20, 2009 19:32:47 GMT 1 @mookie said:

I see LIITA everytime I walk along my street in someones living room. Really like it but would never pay 2k for an unsigned.

I see a LIITA too mookie, and someone else with a barcode. The owner must think i'm a right nosey so and so cos I always have a good look as I'm passing.

In bristol as well. Might be the same one. I wont give out the exact location as howlinhooker might not not be able to control himself

[howlinhooker]

Dec 21, 2009 17:05:11 GMT 1 @mookie said:

Dec 21, 2009 11:29:22 GMT 1 jellya said:

I see a LIITA too mookie, and someone else with a barcode. The owner must think i'm a right nosey so and so cos I always have a good look as I'm passing.

In bristol as well. Might be the same one. I wont give out the exact location as howlinhooker might not not be able to control himself

"QUALITY" ;D

[stevesoho]

Just got mine back from Mr Frameman, so nice....

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amazing frame job steve! one of the three best prints out there..

any succes yet Zip? I assume you've seen the signed one on the bay..

[Zippy]

Hi jop. The signed one is far too pricey and I have been offered an unsigned one and have put my friend directly in touch so hopefully a happy ending.
not much luck on MY hunt for an unsigned soupcan!

[craigf]

You've been pretty successful with your other searches this year Zippy including a nice signed Laugh Now so maybe a little wait for the soupcan is ok

[Zippy]

very true Craig.
Laugh Now was on my wanted list for many years and I am so happy I have it.
My next 'big want' is a Radar Rat which (fortunately) have dropped from 25k right down.
However finding one is not so easy!
I did think an unsigned soupcan would be a really easy find?

[howlinjack]

merry christmas zippy i know you'll find one. took jc a fair while but he got there in the end.