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Buster Keaton Authentic? Seller claims was signed in February 1961

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 9, 2021 at 12:48pm

It looks real to me. I'd be quite surprised if it was not.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 9, 2021 at 12:52pm

Thanks Steve, was just reading some of your Buster comments from older threads as you commented.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 9, 2021 at 12:57pm

No....absolutely not real. This is amongst a gallery of forgeries on Etsy all framed up the same way by the same dealership. Besides Keaton, awful Laurel and Hardy, Alfred Hitchcock, Bela Lugosi, etc. ....each offered for $289.81.

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Permalink Reply by Nick Dimeo on November 9, 2021 at 12:59pm

It’s a very good forgery. I’ve had a few Buster’s in my collection and it compares. Obviously, Etsy and the dealer changes things.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 9, 2021 at 1:00pm

Thanks Etienne, I had several suspicious about this seller based on some of the prices and past listings.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 9, 2021 at 1:05pm

James - Trust your instincts on this one. As time has gone on, I've realized the wisdom of this expression on autograph collecting: "When in doubt, don't!"

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 9, 2021 at 1:14pm

And stay away from this one on Bonanza. Offered as well from Ireland like your OP.... although a different dealership name. Take a look at the typed text font on the top of both images....same as well.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 9, 2021 at 1:41pm

Thanks for the heads up, authentic Keatons appear to be harder to acquire than I originally thought. Will have to keep looking around. Appreciate the help.