The renowned street artist Banksy has said his disputed Mobile Lovers work should be kept by a Bristol boys' club. His piece, which appeared in a doorway in Clement Street in the city, was taken away by the leader of nearby Broad Plain Boys' Club to raise money. But Bristol City Council argued the work was on its land and it was taken to a museum for safekeeping.
A note to the club written by Banksy said they can do what they "feel is right" with the piece. Dennis Stinchcombe from the boys' club, who found the note, said: "I'm absolutely elated - words don't express how delighted I am. "As soon as I read it and saw the signature I knew what it was."
The letter begins: "Dear Dennis, I hope this finds you well. As you know I recently painted on a doorway near the club." The street artist goes on to say that he does not usually admit to "committing criminal damage" but as "a great admirer of the work done at the club" he would "be chuffed if this can help in some way". The note ends: "I assume you're familiar with the quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln - 'Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left behind by those who hustle'."
Mr Stinchcombe has said he has been told the disputed artwork could fetch as much as £4m. via bbc
A note to the club written by Banksy said they can do what they "feel is right" with the piece. Dennis Stinchcombe from the boys' club, who found the note, said: "I'm absolutely elated - words don't express how delighted I am. "As soon as I read it and saw the signature I knew what it was."
The letter begins: "Dear Dennis, I hope this finds you well. As you know I recently painted on a doorway near the club." The street artist goes on to say that he does not usually admit to "committing criminal damage" but as "a great admirer of the work done at the club" he would "be chuffed if this can help in some way". The note ends: "I assume you're familiar with the quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln - 'Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left behind by those who hustle'."
Mr Stinchcombe has said he has been told the disputed artwork could fetch as much as £4m. via bbc
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