Authenticity is Everything
Bob Dylan Signed Art Prints
Hi all,
I purchased a set of Bob Dylan signed Mondo Scripto prints a couple of years ago from Castle Art.
The recent S&S book controversy is making me uneasy about the authenticity of the “hand-signed” signatures on the prints.
How can I tell if the signatures are autopen/are there any forum members who also may have any of these prints so we can compare signatures?
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Permalink Reply by Nichole on
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Look on R&R auctions former listed stuff. Find Dylan’s sigs and prints. They’ve had them listed. Epperson will give a COA for all their stuff. Look for a crossed y
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Permalink Reply by Mark T on
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This is the last known good IP Dylan autograph that I'm aware of. I know this might not help further the discussion much but thought some may find it interesting. I believe the Pawn Stars skit was the year prior.
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Permalink Reply by Jason H on
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I should have posted these here as well as in the other thread. Here are some links to manuscripts to study his handwriting
https://artfulweb.wpengine.com/bob-dylan-memorabilia/
https://artfulliving.com/the-bob-dylan-manuscripts/
you can find many examples to his handwriting with a quick google search
https://www.google.com/search?q=bob+dylan+handwritten+lyrics&tb...
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studying these has lead me to believe, in a round about way, that this is a good match.. meaning the signatures with crossed Y's are written by Dylan
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I get what you are saying.. my point is merely stating that Bob Dylan has signed in this crossed Y style.. It means signatures cant be associated with possibly being forged purely based on having a crossed Y
I am not done researching. I agree with you on some points but from all that I have seen, my opinion leans opposite of yours, at least for the time being. There is still a lot more to research. I've been busy and can only do so much in small spurts but I will do my best to give as many examples as possible if I ever get to where I'm 100% convinced one way or another
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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul To Jason H on
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I go back and forth with the crossed Y. I know I missed it, but what authentic one did he sign that way?
Adding a readily recognizable difference from a standard signature is not unheard of. Charlton Heston's secretary signed his as "Challton" Heston. Did Dylan do this? That is the $600 or $3500 or whatever his artwork goes for, question.
Having said that it goes over and over in my mind that Dylan is an "artist." I do not know many artists that would want anyone signing something they did even if it was recreating their signature.
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That is why I put it in quotes lol.
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Of course I didn't book mark the link.. but I did save the picture. a quick search and I found this link.. he must have made multiple copies which is a bit interesting
https://www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/1240-bob-dylans-signed-...
here is the picture I saved from a different link.
Here is the other copy so you dont have to go to that link to compare
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An official statement / explanation / apology has just been posted on Dylan's official Facebook.
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Thanks, everyone, for all the great work/posting this update.
I purchased a set of Mondo Scripto prints that were released in late 2020, so this seems to confirm they weren’t really signed by him? So frustrating and disappointing.
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