We're an eBay affiliate and may be compensated on purchases made through clicks. 

Your Thoughts: JustCollecting's 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Autographs of 2015

JustCollecting.com has released their index of the 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Autographs of 2015.

Compiled in conjuction with Paul Fraser Collectibles as part of their PFC40 Index, there are actually two lists: one with the most expensive autographs of living celebrities, and one with the most expensive autographs of celebs who have passed on.

Here they are:

The 10 most expensive "living" signatures (signed photos unless otherwise stated)

  1. Fidel Castro: £3,950 ($6,100)
  2. Paul McCartney: £2,500 ($3,870)
  3. Prince William (album page): £2,500 ($3,870)
  4. JK Rowling: £1,950 ($3,000)
  5. Muhammad Ali: £1,950 ($3,000)
  6. Ringo Starr: £1,250 ($1,960)
  7. Madonna: £995 ($1,540)
  8. Prince Harry (album page): £600 ($925)
  9. Barack Obama: £350 ($540)
  10. Pope Francis: £175 ($270)

The 10 most expensive "dead" autographs

  1. James Dean: £18,000 ($27,840)
  2. Bruce Lee (album page): £11,000 ($17,000)
  3. Lord Nelson (handwritten letter): £10,500 ($16,240)
  4. Princess Diana: £9,500 ($14,700)
  5. Albert Einstein: £8,950 ($13,850)
  6. Neil Armstrong: £8,500 ($13,150)
  7. John F Kennedy: £7,950 ($12,300)
  8. Winston Churchill: £7,500 ($11,600)
  9. Marilyn Monroe (album page): £6,950 ($10,750)
  10. John Lennon (album page): £6,950 ($10,750)

Other highlights

  • Vladimir Putin has the best performing signature over the past 12 months – up 25% from £100 to £125 ($155 to 195), although Barack Obama's is worth more, £350 ($540).
  • The best performing autograph since 2000 is Beatle George Harrison's – up 1823.1% from £195 ($300) in 2000 to £3,750 ($5,800) today. 
  • Princess Diana signed photos are worth £9,500 ($14,700).
  • Photos signed by all four Beatles are the most valuable item on the PFC40, at £28,000 ($43,300).
  • The PFC40 has increased in value by 479.4%, or 12.4% per annum, since 2000.

According to Dan Wade, Head Writer at JustCollecting:

The PFC40 Autograph Index, compiled by JustCollecting, has tracked the values of 40 of the world’s most sought-after autographs since 2000. The prices given are an evaluation of the market value for a fully authenticated, best quality signed photo (unless otherwise stated), based on close monitoring of dealer and auction sales.

A “best quality” example features a photograph in superb condition, depicting the subject in their most famous era, with a sharp signature acquired during that period.

Read the full article, JustCollecting's PFC40 Autograph Index. It has interesting details I haven't covered here.

Do you agree with their index? Which ones would you add or remove from the list, if any? Do you think the values are in line?

Share your thoughts.

Views: 2605

Tags: 10 most expensive celebrity autographs, Paul Fraser, justcollecting, most expensive autographs, pfc40

Comment

You need to be a member of Autograph Live to add comments!

Join Autograph Live

Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Groups

© 2024   Created by Steve Cyrkin, Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service