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Two Mickey Mantle Autographs on self portraits done by Steve Kaufman


 Hi Everyone, I’m hoping to get some professional insight from members here. My business partner and I recently came across Two paintings of Mickey mantle by the famed Artist Steven Kaufman. Reportedly both of these prints were individually signed by the Mick himself. I know Mickey Mantles signature is perhaps the most forged in memorabilia history, but the story of Mickey signing these had some substance.  I thought I should ask around here first before spending the cash to have it authenticated as it’s in a bit of a rural area. Thanks for any insight whether professional or speculation I appreciate any help I can get!

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Permalink Reply by John Spillane on February 14, 2018 at 11:59am

Wow!! Wouldn't touch them!!

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 14, 2018 at 12:55pm

No way. Sorry.

Permalink Reply by Floodman on February 16, 2018 at 8:38am

Yea kind of had a feeling. Thanks

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 14, 2018 at 1:19pm

Agreed. The Mantles are both forgeries, no question. Sorry.

Permalink Reply by Floodman on February 16, 2018 at 8:46am

Thanks Steve, I thought they might..  according to the story He signed these just a few short weeks after leaving the Betty Ford Clinic In 1994, and thus his withdraws caused the the signature to look different. Shame on me for believing such a story hah! Suppose there are good story tellers everywhere nowadays, thanks again. 

Permalink Reply by Fuddjcal on February 16, 2018 at 10:01am

according to the NEW STORY..... these were signed by a forger after he shaved his head and started a rock pile after leaving jail in 1995.

NEVER and I mean never believe a stupid story. That's a good rule of thumb. Lesson #1: The more ridiculous the story, the more fake it actually is. I'd say "nice painting" though if the cheap paint had't cracked all up.

Permalink Reply by Floodman on February 17, 2018 at 11:35am

Thanks I gathered that by now, Just was from a trusted friend so a bit of a double let down. They are actual Steve Kaufman prints which went for $4,500 each at the gallery but they weren’t properly stored over the year so I reckon now they’re worth about as much as the forged signatures . Take care

Permalink Reply by Steve on February 14, 2018 at 6:43pm

Sorry, terrible forgeries.

Permalink Reply by Floodman on February 16, 2018 at 8:47am

Thanks for your input

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