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bergman thoughts please

this couldn't be a pre print could it? any thoughts please?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 12, 2015 at 1:30pm

It could be ok. I'm skeptical though. Here's my Bergman.

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Permalink Reply by michelle on December 12, 2015 at 1:42pm

Now the one you have posted is nice ; with clear lettering. Trouble is with the thick felt that was used with the one I posted is that you can't differentiate between the letters so that kind of worries me as well as it makes it more difficult to see

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 12, 2015 at 1:45pm

I agree, Michelle. I also am concerned about the angle of her signature on yours as well. She has a natural tendency to angle upward with her signature. Not all cases, but most of the time. I think if you are looking at this one, you may want to pass for a better example. JMO.

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Permalink Reply by michelle on December 12, 2015 at 1:54pm

I do know what you mean as well ; - because the almost perfect straight line spacing was the first thing that caught my eye. The other thing that is curious is that this is the first time I have seen this photo in a size smaller than 8 x 10 . I also think its a more recent 'signing' than the seller states.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 12, 2015 at 2:00pm

The signature would be in the latter stages of her life. I think there are better examples out there.

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Permalink Reply by michelle on December 12, 2015 at 2:03pm

oh yes without a doubt there are better examples but it was at a very good price so that was a factor.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 12, 2015 at 2:04pm

I know what you mean about that. Although, that's the thrill of the hunt.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Lee on December 12, 2015 at 6:46pm

i have to agree with Joe W. Like his, the promotional photo in my collection that she signed in 1946, her autograph definitely tends to drift upward (never noticed that was a regular thing Joe, thanks for that :) - Here's my Bergman in her promotional photo for Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls", and close-up.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 12, 2015 at 6:51pm

Absolutely stunning! That's a keeper!!

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Lee on December 12, 2015 at 6:59pm

many thanks Joe, I really appreciate it. Since the first time I saw Casablanca, I've had a crush on her ever since.....a very close 2nd in the 40's is the lovely Hedy Lamarr :o) happy holidays my friend.