Original Banksy Canvasses Sell for $60 Each
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2013
- Original Banksy canvasses were sold in Central Park for $60 each (worth approx. $20k each) as part of his month-long residency.
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That man from Chicago just needed something for his walls well now he has 80,000 dollars worth of artwork wo
Ruthy Lee I know this is late but in the description it says they're worth 20,000 each
Ragsy x the NZ women eventually sold hers in the U.K. due to issues around security measures in order to get insurance. So although she loved them she didn't want to spend her life stressing about owning them. The sale fetched around NZ$200K so just over US$100k about a year or two ago. Based on that he'd possibly get US $200k for them.
@@Afemi973 and thinking about the shredded one was auctioned for 1.4m pounds, the chicago man is now multimillionaire
I would keep them, make a great collection, but not in my neighborhood. first word out, they be gun point at my door step. My next door neighbors house broken in, burglar cooked himself breakfast. Cops came, acted like he lived there.
His painting prob cost over 200 thousand now
Million of dollars worth of Banksy selling for peanuts. Not even the rats were biting. Surely the true definition of Art.
That’s not the point. Those people that bought the art now have something worth a lot more!!
@@sandraunterthiner9763 Leo is making the EXACT point. The point being most people did not buy anything assuming they were fake. Only those who enjoy the art regardless of its "worth" bought it, and bought it purely because they like it. No art critics or "art investors", but fans.... It shows that most people who claim to love Banksy are just jumping on the bandwagon because it's in-vogue, they don't really care that much for the content.
@@Stoatfacelanust It's now seven years later. It would be interesting to find out what happened to the paintings that were sold here. Did the people realize what they purchased? Did they hold on to the paintings? Did they try to sell them when they realized they might be able to make a hefty profit? Did Bansky (or the art world) ever acknowledge them as legit? If they sold, what did they sell for? Inquiring minds want to know! (Not that it matters, of course. Banksy clearly made his point here.)
@@rockets4kids Yeah, I completely agree. You'd have to think the buyers would have found out that they bought originals. Banksy offers a verification service, so they would have been able to get a certification of authenticity. Personal, I'd like to think the owners are completely unaware they have a real Banksy and that they have a few hundred thousand dollars (at least) hanging on the wall.
sí leo,asín ne.
Everybody on here is missing the point. Banksy did this to prove a point that without the art world hyping up an artist and rich people bidding up the price, people don't know how to recognize art, or think for themselves at all for that matter. Without the bullshit "recognition" that the media and the art world provides in general, people are not able to distinguish good art from bad art. Banksy knew that this would happen, and that was the whole point of this exhibit. This whole facade selling art was an artwork in itself because is completely illuminates that most people don't think for themselves anymore, they value things almost exclusively based on the respect that other people give them; not on their own opinions.
Amen!
And that's how it is
Actually, Banksy was saying 'I can't believe you Morons actually buy this shit'
True dat..
Doran, it is a sad what the media has done to the art world. I for one can testify first hand to that. As an artist I know it’s who handles your work and where it’s hanging. Banksy knew exactly how this experiment would turn out. Three cheers to Banksy for proving the point!
I am so happy for the people that bought his pieces. They bought his work for the love of the art and for this they were rewarded. I wonder if they managed to talk to any of the people that purchased his art, after finding out who the artist was.
For those who are interested on what happened next a news article here in NZ stated the NZ woman went on gut instinct believing they were genuine Banksy works after asking the vendor and being told 'yup', and a few other clues. She also claims to have talked the man from Chicago into buying as well (he must have gone to get cash out like she did - hence the time lag). She stated she was flying back to NZ that day after packing up their home in New York following her husband who'd left on an earlier flight and she only had enough American cash left to buy two canvases. Although she loved them, she finally sold them a year or so back because she couldn't get insurance to cover them without extra security measures.
@@Afemi973 1:32 thats the women
insurance is a scam
@@KevinArcade87 Dont be stupid, insurance would obviously not insure an expensive painting, when its moved by a normal woman in a plane. It could get easily damaged it only would make sense not to cover the painting.
Insurance for storing the paintings at her home residence. Not for the next day plane trip... How would she or anyone know they are $20k-300k paintings on the way back home to New Zealand?
The most valuable piece of art is that $60 dollar sign with Banksy signature. It’s a combination of street performance, art element and social experiment fused into one!!
Where do you see a signature on that $60 sign?
Mossfaerie most likely in the back. If he would have put it up front then everyone would have found out he is Banksy and his experiment would have been ruined
That isn't street performance?
Tan Hong Jie 100% agree with you when I seen that I instantly wanted to buy it even before I knew this was real and how much his work is worth
All of the pieces had his signature
He even hugs them cause he knows how humbled they are and how they don't care about the name they care about the art it self.
KJRM408 No
thats not banksy
@@bastinjieber5194 Obviously, but he hugs them because they bought the pieces with a pure heart.
Perhaps the message here is that his art is not that great... the art world is all about hype, name recognition, and mystique.
@pukeylukey199
Not ALL art. Usually just the really fancy expensive stuff like Banksy. There are a lot of really amazing artists who make really detailed interesting surreal art with cool concepts and stuff.
That applies to almost everything in life. Triumph of perception over reality
I've got a friend that literally throws paint at a canvas and manages to sell them for hundreds, sometimes just sticking a high price on a painting is what sells it.
Then the art world is a business , more like overhyped and overpriced since the old times.
Art is only valued on what someone is prepared to pay for it just like most things in life.
CZcamsr Wreckless Ben did a phenomenal series about this. He tries to sell a bad painting he made as a Bansky and discovers parts of the art world that prove this social experiment to be true: people don’t care about the art, they care about the name brands.
or they care about making money, which is kind of counter to the whole idea of the bansky art really. people buy artworks to have as an investment and monetary gain, they dont care about the art its self. its all in the value of having something one of a kind.
One of the most compelling artists alive today, not because of his art but because of the points he makes through his art. Legend
plot twist: the old man is actually Banksy
nahhh
Banksys actually pretty old
Its not plot twist, he is.
True story
It was banksy selling his own art , no one would expect a great artist to be out on the street selling their own art , if he had've been selling these pieces of art at a gallery , they would have been gone in seconds , that's the beauty of this video
I used to deliver food in Manhattan in those days and I saw an original Banksy painted on an apartment door on 34rd Street,probably that's where he used to live that month.
Wow there’s even a Stan Lee cameo in this video
Its cruel, that some of these people will never have known the true value of what they bought. Banksy is a cynical genius.
Absolutely not true as this is a public space you have no reasonable expectation of privacy so they don't need their permission. Thats why it's fine to take a celebrity/person's picture as they walk down the street but taking a picture of them inside their home is illegal. Similarly if they are showing coverage from a sporting event do you think they need to get permission from the dozens of fans they might appear on a news report.
try millions
you can say that about the people who buy it for millions as well
Why are you calling it cruel that they got a sweet deal on a famous artists pieces? It’s great!
the lady sold the 2 pieces and bought a house.
I love how the man selling the art hugs the people not because of the money he made, but because of how the people will be happy to find out when they realize the value of the art they bought.
He's not Banksy. Banksy sent him there to sell his art for $60/each.
Man from Chicago made a great investment.
That guy that bought four and spend $240 can easily resell them all for $1,500,000.........
u learned maths in the toilet?
Pack Of milk this was 4 years ago. Art loves to increase value after sometime
@@whatdoiputhere7110 no. i left boogers on d wall 3 years ago pretty sure its wprth negative
@@packofmilk7408 im cruing now😂
@@packofmilk7408 k
"I just need something for the house"
Man: **finds out that its worth alot*
**buys a new house*
Modern problems require modern solutions.
That's that idiotic logic that poor people have. Already have a house, finds something valuable to sell, buys new house..why?
@@TomeRodrigo trade it for "pays the house"
@@TomeRodrigo You've never heard of substandard housing? Never seen a slum? Don't know what poverty is?
Geez dude, what an incredibly ignorant remark.
He still made more than I do in a day
I like how it says “this is not a photo opportunity” 🤣😂😅
I wonder if any of the people who bought the paintings saw this and realized what they actually had.
theres a story about the new Zealand lady. check here - czcams.com/video/D0ajKa5GGy0/video.html
They did and sold it for 200k
BlakeGM yea the last who bought 2 of them went home to new Zealand and found out smh they where rich people tho so it kinda sucks
Lucian Roban it’s sad how when people realize that it’s banksy’s art and just sold it
@@francisco4benites They were hardly rich people haha I'd say middle - upper middle class
This man is a genius in more ways than one. I’m humbled by this and will keep my eyes open to real beauty, truth and goodness.
Numbers never lie. You changed 3 peoples lives that day.
The C hahah seriously I made a full vid on this
I don't think Banksy is about Art it's more about sending a message making a statement criticizing the world and some humans within .
ART either makes you happy angry sad or just makes you think
Art like colour and taste is subjective to whom ever is indulging.
I love what this says about true artist. It doesn't matter what its priced at. When you love it you do it and will sell it for little to nothing. U just want to share you love of art with others. I too wish I passed by. Would have thought it was a fake or someone copying. No one would believe a real banksy is 60. But love the lession taught.
That old man is actually Banksy.
No it's not. Banksy has dark skin tone and looks Jewish. The last place you will see Banksy is on the street selling his art in broad daylight. That man is a friend of a friend of Banksy and he was paid well that day. Peace, homie
...and Banksy is in his mid 40s. Silver tooth, gold tooth, and he wears glasses.
"The last place you will see Banksy is on the street selling his art in broad daylight"
Ever heard of hiding in plain sight?
Just like the time Joshua Bell played in the subway...no one stopped, no one recognized him. SMH
EXCELSIOR!
Very cool idea and interesting way to shine light on art system.
Nice one... and that old man is a real gentleman and genius of course
He is friggin amazing!
Thank you, Banksy! 💛
Those grandchildren better visit their grandma in the nursing home after that.
Drum and bass will never die. -long live the ancient drum
I saw a similar stand set up in Melbourne Australia recently.
They bought this pieces of art because them realy liked it, not about the name behind this arts...! I think Banksy is proud about that....
I'm in such awe of this man.....I had walked by, I would have had a fit....
Love this meaning of what he proved. Such a talented artist, i would have got a loan to buy all!!! I paint and havent sold one painting in almost 4 years. Ive done craft shows, never sold one. But i still create.
:)
Amazing.
Some of the pieces are pretty dull to be honest.
You're more honest than anyone who is willing to pay thousands or more for something they don't even like and then stand back and declare... "this is brilliant!".
It’s the fact that they’re banksys or at least people thought they were just replicas of banksys
Lucky buyers! 2013 I was in NYC..
His paintings should be sold at the 77 Flea Market in Brownsville, Texas.
Wow 420$ for some spray paintings still feels like a lot of money. You work three days like that and you have a normal salary here in Spain
I stumbled upon this with a big ☺️
I buy art because I love it or it says something to me. There's something so wonderful about a piece made that has spirit to it, something engaging, something that stimulates the soul.
John Herr stimulates the soul indeed. Crazy howxhexshredded that latest balloon art. I even had to make a vid on ot
John , do yourself a favor and check out Banks'y documentaries. The one to really look for is " Exit Through The Gift Shop ".
Somo of those pieces reach prices from 50k to 1M in London and NY auctions. Banksy wanted to show how superficial is the world of art commerce and how value is relative to the place or the person who offers it. You have to see "Exit through the gift shop" his mockumentary about a self created "pop artist" who becomes insanely famous.
I feel that seeing these pieces over and over and the simplicity of them makes me not take notice of them as much as other art works
I wouldn’t buy a piece either because I’d probably think that the old man was just some guy trying to make money by ripping of banksy (which I wouldn’t want to endorse), rather than it being actual original pieces of art.
Jhonson013 I think the coarseness of life has rubbed off on me too. Same
couldnt agree more. this would be my first thought as well. just replicas done with a printing press on canvas. we are raised to be skeptical and if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. this is the rare exception.
Jhonson013 I wouldn’t be able to afford an original but would love to have a copy
But you know that Banksy would love this......
Love it when a piece of artwork is sold as art, and not at the price of a Hollywood hills house. Especially works like Banksy.
BEAUTIFUL
This itself is art.
Loved this and watched the news report of the New Zealand lady at home.
Awareness...the message of the painting is more important than the price, which is hyped up by the art world
I suspect that’s actually banksy. He seems to truly appreciate the ones who like the creations. That’s what I would feel very happy about too.
Love this❣️👍
Not trying to sound like a greedy fuck but each of those paintings are worth anywhere from $50,000 -$250,000 and they're being sold for 60 a piece and no one even notices. I would have noticed his work in an instant and I would have bought the whole fucking kiosk.
You would have notice his work in an instant?? Really??? How would you have known it wasn't fake?? And saying you would have just known isn't realistic. Anyone can easily fake works of art. Also the canvas were just spray paint and stencil, that's fairly easy to copy. I know for a fact that I would have though that the old man was just trying to make a quick buck off the hype that was all around New York at the time and would've probably ignored the sale, like everyone else.
Alannah Hurley Yes, I would have noticed in a heartbeat; mainly because I follow him on instagram and he posted this just as it was being setup. I live too far away and I do not know anyone that lives in NY so it would have been impossible for me to get one unless I were there.
+I Don't Have Man Boobs (erislaton) no Banksy posted about the canvas sale the day after it happened. Like he did 2 works in one day, one was a graffiti of some sort and the other was this. Only did he post about the canvas sale the next day, as the work of art of the day.
There is no way he would have made the stunt public before or during....it would defeat the entire purpose of it
100%
Buyers like paintings and not the economic potential they represent. It's true amateurs and not investors 💗 I just love it
New Zealand!!
This is great!
True value.
Awesome!
Super idea
If any come preframed I wonder if built in shredder was included?
3:30 pm first sale... then 3 pm??
After that shredder stunt you already know the value rose
I have to cry 😭
Just love his Art and his was of handling things and - His kind of humor? I'm from Germany and if he would ever come near Düsseldorf I would love to invite him to coffe and cake, have a chat and perhaps learn from him how to spray.
Thanks for this experiment!
His way...
I don't think thank Banksy on canvas makes us feel the same way as Banksy on a concrete wall.
"Art makes you feel something the artist once felt.” Tolstoy
When the buyers bought one, it is said that it shredded into pieces when they hung it up 😂
Jacob Cacho wrooooong painting, dude
Luis Garcia-Chow it was a joke 😂
@@JacobCacho yeah only ...it was partially shreded and now the value of the piece is doubled
that was staged by sothebys anyway
Luis Garcia-Chow whoosh
The point here for all you followers is that no one cares until it is praised and recognized as "a work of art by the beloved Banksy". Banksy did this as his work of art. Showing how simple the average person can be. How many followers does he have on social media? Mostly young dumb adults who only follow him because he has become the posterboy for street art and they want to show that they're cool. If there were no advertising only a few would be able to understand the motive.
Carlos Castro YOU CAVED MAN... I never thought that CUBA WOULD CAVE SO EASILY TO YANKEE PRESSURE,,, THANKS A LOT, CASTRO,,
that man from chicago rn be thanking the lord that he got 4 of them
Love this idea.
The video tells a truth ironically. And irony as cruel as mirror reflects the reality: most people don't know Art but prices.
Good on You Mate I do the Same in Australia with My Photography.
I wish he had been in my town!!
I love him.
The real price!! FINALLY!!
Wow I love his work might I known about this I would flew to ny and bought 5 of them off top ..
I would have bought his whole stand...
Did anyone else think that the old man in the thumbnail was Stan Lee?
Wow!
*60 dollars en 2013 et près de 1 million aujourd'hui!*
10 million in property terms
His a brilliant mind well done banksy
The people who bought respected.
Art imitating art ❤️
The real point was the people who bought them, deserved them and deserved them for the right reasons.
$420 not bad for a day.....$2,940 a week....$152,088 per annum
about $130,000 more than the average artist earns in New York City
net sales not profit
Not including the time to make the art, and cost of materials
also the permit for the vender location
Florence Goodhand-Tait Ok, make it 2000$ profit a month then ..
@600 8735rd In central park and some other high foot traffic areas yeah, but most places are a lot cheaper.
Genius!
the banksy love in the pbin picture just sold fo r 18 million !!
I'm eyeing that painting the man in blue bought. Sad that I'm not in that time, place, and year. 😅 From the start when I saw it I felt something, I never even know this old man is banksy and who is banksy after I read comments here. 😱
What a win win situation 🤣🤣🤣
I love it
that man turned out to be albert einstein...
ole man goin to nice resturant now
8 years later, each one is worth $1 million dollars.
Who else said “nice” out loud when they saw the total earnings
those 3 are instant millionaires now. Imagine a Banksy original prints for 6o dollars. Amazing!
I like a good piece of art that shows a powerful message within it but wouldn't pay a fortune for it need the money more
How cool would it be to get Banksy to come to Newark NJ
I would love one of these. I love the messages they convey and just having something done by Banksy himself is amazing
i wish i could have 1 of those... it would have helped me a lot in starting up a business and help other people... but sadly my art works are not as this man...
When will Banksy visits Tanauan City, Batangas, Phils? :)
Alt Title: Stan Lee sells Banksy Art to fund next Marvel project.
I’m from New Zealand 🇳🇿
If only he painted an ugly banana with a brown background. That would be priceless.