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value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more

Started this discussion. Last reply by erik May 9, 2022. 12 Replies

so over the years as a half-baked celebrity journalist, i sometimes asked my subjects to draw a self portrait in my wee book of same. often as not, they didn't sign the drawing but even so i know who…Continue

 

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erik replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"got in touch with RR and they had no interest.  have an inquiry out to heritage but i'm not hopeful.  don't know what my next move is.  sigh."
May 9, 2022
erik and Josh Board are now friends
Apr 25, 2022
erik replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"thanks!!!!"
Apr 25, 2022
Josh Board replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"Yes. "as is" because...the ones you have provenance for, help with the ones you don't. One of many reasons why it's best to sell them all together. Also, the fact that you're obviously a journalist, a magazine or the stories…"
Apr 25, 2022
erik replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"by ''all together'', do you mean with everything bound together as it is?  and could you suggest an appropriate auction house? perhaps with everything together that'd help w/ authenticity issues that anyone might have…"
Apr 25, 2022
Josh Board replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"I think your best bet is -- selling it all together, with an auction house, not eBay."
Apr 24, 2022
erik replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"eric and steve: thanks much for your input.  i always thought i'd get less at an auction house than with ebay.  don't they take some large percentage from both parties?  even if, perhaps i'm wrong with my…"
Apr 24, 2022
Eric Keith Longo replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"Yup, I was agreeing :-)"
Apr 24, 2022
Steve Cyrkin, Admin replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"Eric, you gave Erik good input if he wanted to write a book around them. What I meant is he'd do a lot better consigning them than selling them on eBay."
Apr 24, 2022
Eric Keith Longo replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"I'm sorry Erik - I read over that part in my rush to see your wonderful collection. Steve is correct."
Apr 24, 2022
Steve Cyrkin, Admin replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"Erik This is very desirable. You'll probably do a lot better consigning it to a reputable autograph auction house that gets good prices for music. It's likely that some of the artists won't mind confirming that they drew them, which…"
Apr 24, 2022
erik replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"i know you're right, eric, but i don't have many words left in me so a book ain't gonna happen.  my only thought at the moment is to put em on ebay at ridiculous prices but use the OBO feature and tell anyone who is interested to…"
Apr 24, 2022
Eric Keith Longo replied to erik's discussion value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more
"These are great and odd.I 'd write a book with the pics and cash in. Then sell them. They will be worth more and easier to sell after publication."
Apr 24, 2022
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value self portraits? downey, jovi, perry, m manson, more

so over the years as a half-baked celebrity journalist, i sometimes asked my subjects to draw a self portrait in my wee book of same. often as not, they didn't sign the drawing but even so i know who they are, and now i want to see if i can't put a value on them and sell them, most likely on eBay.  why now?  i'm elderly and in poor health and my daughter has no interest in 'em and i can't bear the idea of them just being junked after my demise.how to prove authenticity for the ones not signed? …See More
Apr 24, 2022
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What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Other Professional
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
i've interviewed lots of famous folks and instead of getting autographs i asked them to draw self portraits. some of them are far out.
What is your level of expertise?
Beginner
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
i've got a bunch of autographs that i need to try to value. getting too old to hold onto em much longer. many are weird and rare.
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
the net
What are your areas of interest?
Music, Modern Hollywood and Stage
Why do you collect?
offshot of my job
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
iggy pop signature over photo of his penis. yikes!
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
basquiat
What is today's date?
April 16, 2022

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