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Lennon signed "Imagine" LP - up for auction -- authentic?

Heritage has had a hit or miss track record recently (as they "missed" on a Beatles "Help" LP signed by 3). 

Any thoughts on this one?  (Supposedly from the '75 WFIL Philly signing)

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 31, 2017 at 11:28am

He already bought it.

Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on July 31, 2017 at 11:33am

This.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 31, 2017 at 11:27am

Miamijag,

You only have 35 days after the auction to ask for a refund due to authenticity, and they are hard to get. I don't know when the auction was, but if there's still time, find out quickly is there is cause for concern.

Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on July 31, 2017 at 11:35am

On the Imagine, Steve? Concern is all that there's cause for, if you go just by the ink and not the seller or COA. The ink speaks for itself. And sometimes not quietly. At times it screams, and that Imagine ink, in my estimation, is one of those times. There's now enough authentic autos presented in this thread to make painfully obvious what that Imagine isn't.

Permalink Reply by miamijag on July 31, 2017 at 11:53am

You make several good points Woody . I own the piece ,and perhaps the picture doesn't give it justice. The lines look smooth, not forced. It looks like the opinions are all over the place...I'll try to get someone to take a much closer look at it...thanks for your concerns.

Permalink Reply by miamijag on July 31, 2017 at 11:47am

Thank you Steve. As I stated earlier, the lead picture/signature that Bruce posted is my signed copy of the album. Looks like it will be difficult getting an authoritative confirmation from the lead authenticators. Any advice on Gary Hein? Saw an earlier thread and it looks like he got many thumbs up. i'm just looking to take the little doubt I may have about the piece to rest.

Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on July 31, 2017 at 11:55am

I don't know who authenticated it, that's typically of remote concern to the veracity of the ink itself, but I think that it would be great if he chimed in right here in this thread. Even better if he explained how and why he authenticated it. It's always very interesting to hear the perspective of the different authenticators on the rare occasions when they'll share.

Permalink Reply by miamijag on July 31, 2017 at 12:40pm

I agree Woody. I have a call in to the auction house, and when they get back to me in a few days, I'll fill the group in. Meanwhile , I'll take the much appreciated advice and reach out to one of the aforementioned authenticators.  

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 31, 2017 at 12:44pm

I don't know Gary Hein beyond the great Lennon piece a member bought from him a while back. Tracks, Caiazzo and Epperson are the Beatles authenticators that have widespread respect, so I'd get one of their opinions.

Permalink Reply by miamijag on July 31, 2017 at 12:49pm

Cheers !!!

Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on July 31, 2017 at 1:02pm

I have no doubt that Frank will nail it instantly. No disrespect to anyone else, but Frank is the right go-to guy for this piece, much like you'd go right to Satan to ask questions about heat. :)

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 31, 2017 at 1:04pm

Frank is very hard to get an opinion from since he was sued by American Royal Arts.

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