Unbelievable. Banksy bought this thrift shop painting for $50 two months ago. He painted in a Nazi and gave it back to the shop yesterday. The bidding will likely go up to a quarter to a half a million dollars and all proceeds will go to Housing Works Thrift Shop – a place that supports the fight against aids and homelessness. Incredible, Charitable. BANKSY.
29OCT13. 23rd Street, NYC.
what a clever idea!
Isn’t it?!
My mother, (not quite banksy) likes to ‘enhance’ paintings she is bored with. I used to think it scandalous, but if it brings better enjoyment and value, why not!
Excelente!
Thanks, Ruben! And Crazy Bag Lady: the painting ended up selling for over $600,000!