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FTX I · 7 October 2018, 01:12 AM

At least that other million you could drink lol

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-45770028

tritium8 · 7 October 2018, 01:21 AM

Had to be a hoax/publicity stunt but clever none the less

offrdmania · 7 October 2018, 01:25 AM

Hmm, why is there a power cord on the frame and what are these razor blades for on the bottom..... It must be a part of the art, just plug it in!

AK797 · 7 October 2018, 01:53 AM

I just read that on the DM, very cool trick, don't know if Sotheby's are in on it or if the price now doubles, but it made me smile as in this market of ever increasing prices detached from all reality, and the high art market is the worst culprit of all, it is apt.

FTX I · 7 October 2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tritium8

Had to be a hoax/publicity stunt but clever none the less

Agree but it still remains unclear.

Wesley Crusher · 7 October 2018, 02:28 AM

lol

watchmavan · 7 October 2018, 09:04 AM

Word is that Banksy was there to set it off. A guy in black and with sunnies scuffled with security getting out just after it went off.

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2ltdjorn · 7 October 2018, 01:01 PM

Saw this thought it was amusing, but could see both sides.

ttomczak · 7 October 2018, 01:06 PM

Now worth more then ever.

Boothroyd · 7 October 2018, 01:07 PM

Brilliant. Check his instagram. He saw this coming. Looks like the value has doubled, btw.

goin camping · 7 October 2018, 02:09 PM

The whole thing was great! Crowd was shocked and horrified. Art work doubled in price. Imagine your piece of art work doubling in price within 3 minutes of the gavel.

I am liking this artist!

Wooster · 7 October 2018, 02:36 PM

The whole thing seems too perfect. I’m calling this whole thing fake.

Dilemma · 7 October 2018, 03:30 PM

Next, the shredded version hits the auction block and some fool pays $2 million. Then, *it* mysteriously shreds itself into even smaller pieces. Fast forward to sale number five where some buffoon pays $16 million for confetti, then makes a confetti bomb and puts it in someone’s Maybach.

bayerische · 7 October 2018, 06:04 PM

Money is being "earned" much too easily.

tyler1980 · 7 October 2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wooster

The whole thing seems too perfect. I’m calling this whole thing fake.

seems like a pretty artistic way of making a statement on the arbitrary value we put on things.

Sort of like the buddhist monks that make those elaborate works of sand art, and as soon as its done they destroy it as everything material is temporary.

The Joker · 7 October 2018, 10:22 PM

frigging hilarious

daveathall · 8 October 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

frigging hilarious

I agree, I thought it was fabulous.

Chewbacca · 8 October 2018, 05:36 AM

Perfect.

Chloe&Harley · 8 October 2018, 07:45 AM

I’ll bet the buyer was happy as well .... fastest money they have ever made

Rock · 8 October 2018, 10:01 PM

The Emperor's new clothes.

dddrees · 8 October 2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock

The Emperor's new clothes.

Agreed.

antbkny · 11 October 2018, 11:41 AM

Gotta love the guy

Andad · 11 October 2018, 11:46 AM

No such thing as bad publicity.....

FTX I · 12 October 2018, 10:38 AM

The owner will keep it.

https://www.theguardian.com/artandde...ough-with-sale

7 October 2018, 01:12 AM	#1
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Banksy artwork self-destructs right after $1.4 million sale. At least that other million you could drink lol https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-45770028

7 October 2018, 01:25 AM	#3
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Hmm, why is there a power cord on the frame and what are these razor blades for on the bottom..... It must be a part of the art, just plug it in! __________________ TRF Member 11738

7 October 2018, 01:01 PM	#8
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,125	Saw this thought it was amusing, but could see both sides. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

7 October 2018, 01:06 PM	#9
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	Now worth more then ever. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

7 October 2018, 01:07 PM	#10
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Brilliant. Check his instagram. He saw this coming. Looks like the value has doubled, btw. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

7 October 2018, 01:21 AM	#2
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Had to be a hoax/publicity stunt but clever none the less

7 October 2018, 01:53 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I just read that on the DM, very cool trick, don't know if Sotheby's are in on it or if the price now doubles, but it made me smile as in this market of ever increasing prices detached from all reality, and the high art market is the worst culprit of all, it is apt.

7 October 2018, 02:28 AM	#6
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	lol

7 October 2018, 09:04 AM	#7
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	Word is that Banksy was there to set it off. A guy in black and with sunnies scuffled with security getting out just after it went off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 October 2018, 02:09 PM	#11
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	The whole thing was great! Crowd was shocked and horrified. Art work doubled in price. Imagine your piece of art work doubling in price within 3 minutes of the gavel. I am liking this artist!

7 October 2018, 02:36 PM	#12
Wooster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 16.7285,-169.5361 Posts: 604	The whole thing seems too perfect. I’m calling this whole thing fake.

7 October 2018, 03:30 PM	#13
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	Next, the shredded version hits the auction block and some fool pays $2 million. Then, it mysteriously shreds itself into even smaller pieces. Fast forward to sale number five where some buffoon pays $16 million for confetti, then makes a confetti bomb and puts it in someone’s Maybach.

7 October 2018, 06:04 PM	#14
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Money is being "earned" much too easily. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 October 2018, 10:22 PM	#16
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	frigging hilarious

8 October 2018, 05:36 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Perfect.

8 October 2018, 07:45 AM	#19
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	I’ll bet the buyer was happy as well .... fastest money they have ever made

8 October 2018, 10:01 PM	#20
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	The Emperor's new clothes. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

11 October 2018, 11:41 AM	#22
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Gotta love the guy

11 October 2018, 11:46 AM	#23
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	No such thing as bad publicity..... __________________ E

12 October 2018, 10:38 AM	#24
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	The owner will keep it. https://www.theguardian.com/artandde...ough-with-sale

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