[cashman]

14k already, wots going on?

[carl]

well only 150 people on one and not many people sell them I guess. Supply and demand!!

[funster]

Its a stunning piece, maybe his best. I've spoken to quite a few people who have a signed one but I've never spoken to someone who'd even consider selling - like Carl says, supply and demand

[endtimes]

I find that print boring myself. It seems a bit atypical of signature banksy style—especially conceptually speaking. At least not forthright. But I guess it depends on how you see it or interpret it. It is different, which may be why some people like it. But it is lacking in what I love about Banksy—the juxtaposition of imagery and humour that is his signature.

[guest2]

endtimes said:

I find that print boring myself, it's really not something I desire very much. It seems a bit atypical of signature banksy style—especially conceptually speaking. At least not forthright. But I guess it depends on how you see it or interpret it. It is different, which may be why some people like it. But it is lacking in what I love about Banksy—the juxtaposition of imagery and humour that is his signature.

I think it's classic, the girls lost what she loves at that moment in time for ever yet her arm is still outstretched with that split second of disbelief. Thats enough wine for one night. Goodnight.
F

[spirit]

I think it's one of his best..and very typical, particularly conceptually. :-) It is one of the simplest expressions of "loss of chilhood/innocence/waking up to the real world" which is a theme in much of his work - I agree it lacks the humour element as a print though...

...but when you see this image on the wall that seperates israel from the palestinians the humour element is right there. Location is an integral part of much of banks'y outdoor work and when you take these images out of context and turn them into a print something is always going to be lost.

[numusic]

frankie3 said:

endtimes said:

I find that print boring myself, it's really not something I desire very much. It seems a bit atypical of signature banksy style—especially conceptually speaking. At least not forthright. But I guess it depends on how you see it or interpret it. It is different, which may be why some people like it. But it is lacking in what I love about Banksy—the juxtaposition of imagery and humour that is his signature.

I think it's classic, the girls lost what she loves at that moment in time for ever yet her arm is still outstretched with that split second of disbelief. Thats enough wine for one night. Goodnight.
F

Strange that everyone interprets the Balloon as being symbolic of a heart. What if you look at it literally.. i.e. A 3 quid inflatable consumer product flogged in town centers to busy moms and dads, the equivalent of keeping sweets at child eye level at supermarket checkouts.. a cheap cynical & disposable replacement for love. (or at least a hug)

[shavemysoul]

numusic said:

frankie3 said:

I think it's classic, the girls lost what she loves at that moment in time for ever yet her arm is still outstretched with that split second of disbelief. Thats enough wine for one night. Goodnight.
F

Strange that everyone interprets the Balloon as being symbolic of a heart. What if you look at it literally.. i.e. A 3 quid inflatable consumer product flogged in town centers to busy moms and dads, the equivalent of keeping sweets at child eye level at supermarket checkouts.. a cheap cynical & disposable replacement for love. (or at least a hug)

The seller best hope his/her bidders don't read that... the price will come crashing down now you've compared the sentiment to three quids worth of plastic.

[minguez]

I think many of the GWB:s has been bought and then been given away to girfriends, boyfriends wifes and husbands, and therefore the emotional value is huge. Some would not sell theirs for any sum in the world (how can you part from the best thing someone you love ever gave you), and that makes it very rare...

[guest2]

minguez said:

I think many of the GWB:s has been bought and then been given away to girfriends, boyfriends wifes and husbands, and therefore the emotional value is huge. Some would not sell theirs for any sum in the world (how can you part from the best thing someone you love ever gave you), and that makes it very rare...

good point, wasn't there a couple on just before valentines day?

[cashman]

This image does nothing for me and if my mrs got it for me, tbh id be quite worried about her perception of my sexuality. I d prefer a set of Dfaces dead icons anyday

[minguez]

and how would your mrs react if you got it for her?
a 15K proof of love....would she sell it as soon as it reaches 20k to buy something else, or keep it forever?

I bought the GWB canvas for my girl as a birthday gift, and she cried of happiness for about 3 hours...
(please note that this was at a time when it could be bought directly from laz at prices anyone with a job could afford).

[cashman]

minguez said:

and how would your mrs react if you got it for her?
a 15K proof of love....would she sell it as soon as it reaches 20k to buy something else, or keep it forever?

I bought the GWB canvas for my girl as a birthday gift, and she cried of happiness for about 3 hours...
(please note that this was at a time when it could be bought directly from laz at prices anyone with a job could afford).

Thats a tough 1 there bro, although if she did sell id like to think she'd buy me a original Neate only to show how much she loves me of course

[funster]

numusic said:

frankie3 said:

Strange that everyone interprets the Balloon as being symbolic of a heart. What if you look at it literally.. i.e. A 3 quid inflatable consumer product flogged in town centers to busy moms and dads, the equivalent of keeping sweets at child eye level at supermarket checkouts.. a cheap cynical & disposable replacement for love. (or at least a hug)

This reminds me of the scene in 'Meet the Parents' when Stiller explains to De Niro what his favourite song really meant... Puff The Magic Dragon I still rate it as one of my best though

[babyford]

Nearly 15k for the signed one!!!!
Theres a unsigned on on ebay for 1.5k with a day to go only -
seems a bargain

[curiousgeorge]

Call me cynical but that many bids with so many days to go till auction end

I wouldnt fall off my chair with surprise, should this end up being listed again for whatever reason

[Backpack Punk]

curiousgeorge said:

Call me cynical but that many bids with so many days to go till auction end

I wouldnt fall off my chair with surprise, should this end up being listed again for whatever reason

Maybe people are bidding early to prevent the seller from ending the listing early.
To be honest I thought we wouldn't see what it would go for as the seller would prob get an offer off ebay and pull the auction.

[Curley]

strange as i have never seen Banksy sign over the POW stamp on any print before
signature is usually on the other side of the print to the numbers.

Anyone else ever seen one signed like that before ?

[numusic]

curley said:

strange as i have never seen Banksy sign over the POW stamp on any print before
signature is usually on the other side of the print to the numbers.

Anyone else ever seen one signed like that before ?

Nope, it's an odd one. Mine's on the left opposite the stamp and number. But i guess from experience, it could pretty much be anywhere.

[Curley]

numusic said:

curley said:

strange as i have never seen Banksy sign over the POW stamp on any print before
signature is usually on the other side of the print to the numbers.

Anyone else ever seen one signed like that before ?

Nope, it's an odd one. Mine's on the left opposite the stamp and number. But i guess from experience, it could pretty much be anywhere.

also strange that the picture of the number is totally different to the other three pictures.
If i was bidding i would want to see that number clearly on the whole print and not just three reproduced images and a separate photo of the number.

[lesroy]

The print was signed and then stamped and numbered by POW in this instance. Strange but certainly perfect in this case. I popped roound to see the print recently, its stunning... as is his collection!

Lost for words, I think we may see £20k here !

[Coach]

unless i'm missing something, listing seems to have gone

[bond]

the usual ploy of testing the waters methinks

[jfury]

.....I think that seller has done that before. I was bidding on the item and the listing was defo removed (I didnt go that high tho) - I spoke to a gallery yesterday that had one available and they wanted £22K for it!!!