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Seufz, schon wieder eine der üblichen Meldungen: Zwei “Risikomenschen” (Pressetext) haben auf eigene Kosten eine komplette Banksy-Wand für 13.000 Pfund abgetragen – und diese Wand soll jetzt für 500.000 Pfund verkauft werden. Die zwei “lebenslangen Freunde” (Pressetext) suchen jetzt aber noch nach einem höheren Bieter. Mehr zu dem Thema hier, hier, und hier. Aus dem Pressemeldung: “Two young chancers from Clapham spend £13,000 removing a Banksy from the streets of South London and hit the jackpot after it’s valued at £500,000. Bradley Ridge and Nick Loizou are lifelong friends from South London. On 9th November last year Bradley heard about a piece of Banksy street art appearing on Beddingtton Farm Road in Croydon. Being a fan of the illusive street artist, Bradley thought he would seize the opportunity. Nine sleepless nights later, a few threats of physical abuse, £13,000 in costs and a deal with a local land owner, Bradley and Nick now own a very rare a piece of modern art. This collector’s item is the only piece of Banksy street art currently on the market. In recent years Banksy walls have fetched up to £300k and celebrities such as Brad Pitt have spent around £400k on his studio art. Bradley and Nick have already received one offer but are determined to maximise their opportunism.” Via: Mail, danke Gunnar!