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John Lennonn signed in biro? Real or fake?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 2, 2024 at 10:44am

I’ve seen this one before. The original was sold through RR Auction and authenticated by Frank Caiazzo.

I moved this to the Beatles forum.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 2, 2024 at 12:47pm

Thank you! So, it is fake?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 2, 2024 at 1:38pm

I can’t tell if it’s the original or a reprint. Is it super expensive? The original sold for $21,451 back in 2012.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 2, 2024 at 11:41pm

Wow. Thank you. It was not expensive as the seller had no COA. So I am just a baffled as you are.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 2, 2024 at 11:46pm

'Hi Ben, yes in blue biro pen, but the signature is "uncertified" hence low price, if it had a "certificate of authenticity" it would be worth a lot more, thanks'

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 3, 2024 at 8:24am

If it was the original, they could easily consign it to auction and do really well. Also, it came with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo, which wasn’t pictured in the RR auction.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 4, 2024 at 4:31am

Ok, so without a COA I am sitting on a fake. Who is the best COA person on here buddy?

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on February 4, 2024 at 5:01am

Roger Epperson would be the obvious choice but I don't think emailing him a digital image for a $15 quick opinion would get you anywhere as the question is only really whether the autograph is "live ink" rather than a copy. Personally, I think you would be better off trying to obtain enough evidence to prove that the LP is the same one that sold for £21k.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 4, 2024 at 5:04am

Ok, I think you might have cracked it anyway as this is an 8x10 photo, not an album cover. I think it's a fake then. Thanks buddy!

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on February 4, 2024 at 5:07am

Sorry Ben, my mistake. The RR Auction lot was also a 8x 10 photo. There is still hope. If you don't mind me asking, where did you find it?

Permalink Reply by Ben Hill on February 4, 2024 at 5:10am

It dropped in front of my eyes on eBay UK on Friday and I jumped on it. Not sure the seller knows if it's real or not. BUT I think the fact it was on eBay and there is no COA says it's not worth much.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 4, 2024 at 8:59am

The seller knows. It’s the price and the other offerings by the seller that tells you it’s a reprint. Also, it says “reproduction” in the listing description…

This is a stunning 10"x8" photo glossy , black and white , reproduction featuring "John Lennon's signature" outside of "The Cavern" in the United Kingdom.