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Paul Newmans Signature?

I bought this item several years ago. I'd like to get some opinions about it's chances of being authentic. I bought it from a company named "Grafferman Autographs. I know little to nothing about them.

I did some online research to look at authentic examples of his signature. My reasearch was inconclusive. It looks pretty good. But I'd still like to get some fresh eyes, and minds on this one.

Anyway, I'd appreciate some feedback on this one, if you would be so kind.

Thanks,

Patrick Michael Bratcher (Mike)

Tags: Newman, Paul

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 28, 2023 at 3:59pm

I don't believe that's real. It's a very simplistic attempt at his signature.

After his death there were loads of fake 'signed' Newman photos that were quickly dumped on the market. This looks like it may be one of them. Honestly, I wouldn't buy a Newman that wasn't from earlier in his career unless I was really certain of it. Between secretarials & forgeries (and this is one or the other) it's a minefield.

I've seen that pose before. It's a younger photo of him that was reproduced many times later in a glossy 8" x 10" format.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on November 28, 2023 at 4:04pm

its the typical secretarial sadly

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on November 28, 2023 at 4:30pm

Steve is correct - secretarial. These are from Markus who noted that Newman's secretary did a reasonable job:

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 28, 2023 at 4:47pm

Deeming it secretarial might even be generous. That's one odd looking little "P" and the whole thing is unskillful. Regardless, not real and from him as you guys say.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Michael Bratcher on November 28, 2023 at 6:21pm

Thanks Eddy, I appreciate your keen insights.

Mike

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Permalink Reply by Steve on November 28, 2023 at 5:55pm

100% not real.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Michael Bratcher on November 28, 2023 at 6:13pm

Well, that's 4 or 5 thumbs down, outta 4 or 5 replies! I'm beginning to think there's just a very slight chance it's a fake. Oh well, I chalking another one up to "Beginner Collector Naivete." Ouch! My little education has been quite expensive!

Thanks Steve!

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Michael Bratcher on November 28, 2023 at 6:19pm

Of course ya'll know that means I can't resell it now. Another "autographed photo display birdcage liner! I wonder how these people keep getting away with fraud without penalty? They're still in business, selling up a storm!

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on November 28, 2023 at 6:28pm

Mike - I had a look at their store right before you posted this about them. Looking at their other offerings and some names I'm familiar with, I'm even more of the opinion now that it's just a plain forgery (and not a well executed one at that).