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Topic: Is the Alan Shepard autograph I bought real?
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ereschke
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posted 03-14-2014 09:58 PM
   
Purchased this picture in Ellisville, Mississippi from an antique store. Wondering if the signature is real, and since the frame is old and the matting material is stained, should I have it reframed or keep it the way it is? Would reframing it make it more valuable, and what may be the value? 
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David Carey
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posted 03-14-2014 11:30 PM
Looks OK to me - doesn't seem to be an autopen and probably not a secretarial - but I'm certainly not an expert.Chris Spain's useful resource on the topic is a great place to learn more.
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jonspace
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posted 03-14-2014 11:49 PM
Two similar ones just sold on eBay. One for $149 (261415659462) and the other for $72.55 (131091538259). |
fredtrav
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Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 03-15-2014 12:25 AM
Looks good to me. As far as reframing, yes do it, especially if you are planning to display it. Male sure you use acid free matting and UV glass. It will not make the print any more valuable, unless someone is looking to buy a framed print.The two examples posted by Jonspace are good. The first is a very nice one on a less than good litho, the second, while the signature is not as good but is on a litho in much better shape. It should be noted that the first hung in the Outpost Tavern on Houston. Look for info on it in the forum. |
mach3valkyrie
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From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 03-15-2014 01:53 AM
It looks good to me. |
Tykeanaut
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From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
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posted 03-15-2014 04:18 AM
Nice find, can I be cheeky and ask how much you paid? |
chet
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From: Beverly Hills, Calif.
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posted 03-15-2014 04:44 AM
It's good, no question. Congrats. |
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