Oops. 151 copies.
Posted on 03/09/2024 9:00:01 PM PST by nickcarraway
Banksy, the ever-elusive artist well-known for his hidden identity, may be forced to reveal his name after art collectors sued him for refusing to authenticate a print.
Nicky Katz and Ray Howse sued Banksy’s company, Pest Control, for what they say is a refusal to authenticate their print of “Monkey Queen,” which they acquired for around $38,500.
If the lawsuit makes it to court, the artist — who’s only revealed his first name, Robbie — might have to give up his full identity. The print, which features a Queen Elizabeth lookalike as a monkey with a crown and jewels, only has 150 authentic prints.
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John Smith?
Robert Del Naja?
Hunter Biden?
$38,500?
Someone with more dollars than sense.
Miles Morales?
That would be funny.
I’ve followed Banksy since he was only a graffiti artist and not seilling art - my ex was an aerosol artist and had Banksy’s coffee table book. His work was always smart and cheeky, and I admire that he’s been able to do all of that anonymously. That’s not easy.
He’s also anti-government, to a degree. Lots of shots taken at the Queen, so to speak, and law enforcement. If anything, all of that is way more applicable now.
This would really be a shame. Banksy has been a hit without a single hint of politics or agenda, just street art.
Agreed.
Okay, well that's funny.
$70 to $90 K for that?!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oops. 151 copies.
banksy himself doesn’t sell anything, so how would he be legally responsible for “authenticating” something he didn’t sell?
Part of the NFT yacht club?
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