Marilyn Monroe signature - How do you think?

Hello Friends,

I have just got Marilyn Monroe signature from recent RR Auction yesterday after waiting for 3 years. It is a bit faded but the price is quite reasonable (at $1,278 included BP) compared to previous auction. So I am wondering if the price is a good deal.

Your kind comment on authenticity and price of this signature would be appreciated.

Regards,

Kit

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 18, 2016 at 1:02am

Hi Kit,

You are very welcome. In the context of the case, one might not even need a photo in the frame. From what I can see silver leaf will look better in your case then such warm gold. Looking forward to seeing the result.

Best wishes,

Eric

Permalink Reply by Pier Giorgio on July 15, 2016 at 10:38pm

It is absolutely real, pity is faded but genuine it is!

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Permalink Reply by Kit on July 17, 2016 at 10:18pm

Thanks for your comment, Pier.

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Permalink Reply by DP on July 24, 2016 at 8:07pm

One thing you might want to consider is where you put it as you'll want to protect this from UV light, etc. as you really don't want this to fade further. One option might be to take it out of the frame so it is kept in the dark although many like to display their items proudly.

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Permalink Reply by Kit on July 24, 2016 at 10:32pm

Hi DP,

Thanks for your suggestion. If I keep the signature in showcase with normal fluorescent light inside the room, do you think this light may cause the fading problem?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 24, 2016 at 11:54pm

Use UV glass and place in relative shadow. Further degradation caused by the paper itself. Perhaps buffered/neutral atmosphere.

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Permalink Reply by Kit on July 25, 2016 at 2:04am

Thanks for your suggestion, Eric. Will do according to your suggestion.

Kit

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Permalink Reply by DP on July 25, 2016 at 5:22am

You're welcome. Anything that I have with lighter signatures which I try to avoid, I keep covered and only bring them out to look at, and put them back right away. Any autographs I bought that were already framed I generally remove them from the frame or put them away in their frame.

David