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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on May 3, 2016 at 12:23pm

Hi Gio. During the early 80s Freddie went through one of his many signature changes. The style of the "open D and closed D" was sometimes unbelievably sloppy and rushed, leaving it sometimes looking much too simple. It's also incredibly easy to forge. Considering this example is very very simple and only on white paper, I'd suggest you stay away as there is a pretty decent possibility that its fake and (although it looks to have speed and flow) it isn't a decent example of that style anyway. You'll stand very little chance at reselling it because of that. Unfortunately there are a few Freddie signatures that are hard to authenticate, and it's always better to be safe than sorry. My advice would be to hold on to your money and wait for a better example of his hand to be offered.
All the best.

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Permalink Reply by Gio on May 3, 2016 at 1:38pm

Thank you, Innuendo for your reply and expertise. I am new to collecting Queen autographs and appreciate any suggestions you have given me. That makes sense that I should stick to items with more of a provenance such a document, postcard or a ticket since cuts can be easily forged. I always like to have my items authenticated after I purchase them and wouldn't want any obstacles with that. The price of this autograph is not cheap. They are asking over 600$. I have seen some very nice Freddie Mercury index cards signatures sell in the $1,000 Range. I will be on the search for a better example. Thanks, again and best of luck in all your autograph collecting endeavors.

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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on May 3, 2016 at 2:05pm

No problem, Gio. Genuine Freddie signatures pop up on ebay from time to time, so don't feel too rushed in buying one. A better one will come along. Also, a Freddie signed on an index card without the other members is never worth 1k. Even with a sticker from a company. Try to avoid those prices for a Freddie without other Queen members on simple items, as that is overpriced. Also, although provenance is great and can help sell an item and find comfort in it, please try to remember that it doesn't always make the autograph. I've seen many gorgeous genuine Queen signed items sold over the years that didn't have known provenance. You'll see that with items given as gifts thay are then resold or items that were purchased through estate sales sometimes. It's always good to judge the autograph first, imo.
Happy to help. Take care

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