"Been collecting Ali for around 30 years. Unfortunately, this one has an overwhelming number of inconsistencies from exemplars. I don't believe it would pass professional authentication. "
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Opinion on Muhammad Ali?
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Long time lurker and first time poster here. I was hoping to get an opinion on this cut Ali signature circa 1986.
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"Unfortunately, the Ali is an autopen. "
"Unfortunately, I would pass. I don't believe it would pass professional authentication. "
"Unfortunately, this is a common forgery style. Unlikely to pass professional authentication."
"This is unlikely to pass authentication by any of the major houses"
"If it helps, Nick, some of the very best in the business have been burned by bad Jordans, including the major authenticators. The fakes are getting more and more sophisticated, including fake PSA and UDA items.
One of my big regrets is selling an…"
"Like a lot of collectors my age, I've studied Jordan pretty extensively since the late 1980s.
These are Jordan short-hand signatures that he signed somewhere around 1993 or 1994. These shorthand signatures spook a lot of people who don't…"
"Yep - one of good guys in the business. Hosts lots of private signings with the likes of Mike Trout, Jeter, and many more. "
"Unfortunately, a common forgery. "
"I'm confident the first one would pass professional authentication -- it's a garden variety early-era signature, and a beautiful piece.
The second example is atypical in a variety of ways, and is a variation I've never seen…"
"I've studied and collected Williams for just under 30 years now, so I always enjoy taking a look at these.
Unfortunately, this isn't authentic. There are a number of atypical tells here, including slant, flow, letter sizing, and…"
"This one is difficult considering the nature of the pen and the material being signed -- many of the details I look for are obscured. That could be intentional, or an honest coincidence. There are some characteristics that look good, and others that…"
"Agree that these aren't authentic "
"Assuming this has live ink and is not a printed signature, I believe it to be authentic and would pass professional authentication. "
"Agree that this would likely pass professional authentication"
"Quality can be better than quantity. This is a quality piece. Thanks for sharing. "
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