Bela Lugosi - Thoughts?

I've had this Bela Lugosi SP that I'm now focusing on more seriously.  I see things l like. Some I'm not sure of ( esp. the "B" looking somewhat  atypical...although it's connection to an authentic style "e" following it looks right).

That "a" in Bela looks right.  I've also seen him make the break in his surname ("Lug osi").  This came out of a batch of authentic signed photos from this same collector "Mush" from the mid-1930's.

Any help would be appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by eddy on February 5, 2022 at 9:10am

..and here's a Lugosi from the same mi-30's period as the OP. 

 - The "M" in "Mrs." here looks like the "M" in "Mush" in the OP. 

 - The "r"s are formed with a more flattened top in both.

 - "Bela" matches up very well. 

 - There's a some variance in "Lugosi"...but the overall look seems right.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 9:49am

Here are some Lugosi dedications and signatures to look at: 1930's dedicated and incribed. Last is his 1944 Motion Picture Card.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 9:58am

"...remembrance..." - a hard word for him early on and again, broken - same with "...sincerely...".

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 5, 2022 at 10:59am

"remembrance" -  (RRauction/PSA ) 

"sincerely" - very early (RRauction/Beckett) 

-  Both Smooth Flowing & Not Broken:

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 11:10am

Yes, but look at the flavor. The "rememberance" appears hard to execute for him and what you posted shows that - it is not smooth.

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 5, 2022 at 11:11am

Another thing to also keep in mind is that often the baseline on his signature would see the "Bela" starting out a bit lower and the  "Lugosi" a bit higher.  It's sometimes very slight....but usually there.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 11:25am

Yes, aware of that. It is a curious SP. I've sent it to Dr. B for an opinion.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 11:40am

I won't be surprised if it is good. Just atypical to me. I see some things that indicate this.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2022 at 4:55pm

I've heard back from Dr. Brucato - indeed authentic and a bit unusual. Item dates to 1931 with a long list owners.

There you have it. :)

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 5, 2022 at 9:42pm

I had a conversation this evening with a friend who is an astute "old-timer" in the autograph collecting hobby as well as a respected dealer.  He gives the OP  Lugosi portrait a thumbs up opinion as well. 

He commented on how it appears Bela did take his time, with intention, to inscribe and sign this special image.  Particularly so since "Mush" had the  "power of the press" behind him...and that would have meant something to an actor. 

Seems like it's a winner all the way around!

Permalink Reply by KaiMi on February 6, 2022 at 4:33am

Congratulations, Etienne!! What good news! I'm very happy for you that this fantastic item has proved authentic. Enjoy!

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 6, 2022 at 8:08am

Thanks, KaiMi!   Having it thoroughly examined by you guys as well as the endorsement of the two dealers makes me happy!  

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