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Permalink Reply by goodcat on April 6, 2018 at 9:32pm

I agree with people's comments and concerns here 

BUT...

No one has posted whether the first or second Bowie's are 100% authentic

Or confirmed 100% Fake

SO...

It's still speculation on everyone's part until the proof is in the pudding (so to speak haha).

Is there someone willing to lay down money that the 2 Bowie's are 100% Legit? "Close" and "similar" don't make it in my books.

Jennifer Connelly I dont even know who she is, so no comment on that one

The first OP Bowie I wouldn't buy even if it was Legit. But the second Bowie still has a chance IMO but I can't confirm 100% Legit on it.

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Permalink Reply by Corey Moylan on April 6, 2018 at 9:43pm

Based on what I’ve posted, I believe the second piece to be authentic. I cannot give a determination for the first due to the fading of the Bowie, but the Connelly looks fine - therefore based on the sellers reputation and his stock, I don’t have reason this would be fake.

This is a calculated observation, unlike the first few comments posted on this thread. Just getting very tired of this reckless behavior in general. Experience does matter. 

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on April 6, 2018 at 10:09pm

Again, I agree with your observations about the sigs and the comments.

But it's still a calculated risk until someone confirms authenticity. 

I'm only going to speak to the OP Bowie because that's the one I commented on. Maybe I should have taken a lighter hand because I know there are folks far more experienced than I on Bowie. So I will apologize for that. 

I've been seeing several "atypical" autographs lately that were determined Legit/Fake by one means or another. But to actually lay money down, speculations and calculated assessments just don't cut it IMO. I want the scale tilted one way or the other.

Your comments are noted Seamus

In the end, can anyone confirm any of these sigs 100% Legit?

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Permalink Reply by Nazli on April 6, 2018 at 11:15pm

the conelly looks fine? you are one piece of an expert huh? Lol. Maybe you should start collecting some glasses instead of autographs sir.

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Permalink Reply by J. Mikael on April 7, 2018 at 7:50am

Ditto.

Calculated assessments over this amateur hour BS anytime.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 6, 2018 at 9:59pm

I would pass on all. The first starts well, but is so abbreviated/atypical/faded as to be something I could never sell or recommend, the second (which they don't allow you to enlarge) has some rather bad contrast issues, the third and fourth (not shown) I do not believe to be genuine. Those appear a mix of 1980 and 1983 styles in some ways. The numerals are problematic (that "3" (or is that a 2""?). I like unusual items that is true, but I am not often thrilled with unusual signatures. 

These do have some interesting qualities. My focus is on 1976-1980. It would be best to have MarkG's opinions here. 

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on April 6, 2018 at 10:25pm

Thx for that honest assessment Eric

I too would like to hear from MarkG

You both are the best at Bowie's and I probably overstepped my boundaries here

Apologies to everyone for that

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 6, 2018 at 10:46pm

Yes, Mark would be great here. I am conservative but parts are very intriguing. I am a bit distracted - putting this together in Photoshop. I finally found an original November 1975 promo still that goes well with my April 1976 red fountain pen signature! A color still, even an original with him as The Thin White Duke, would detract from the signature. Hope you like it. 

Here is a 1986 and a 1985 that are very interesting with regard to the previous discussion:

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Permalink Reply by Matt S on April 6, 2018 at 11:12pm

Great examples Eric, thank you, i had no idea Bowie's sig could vary so much from year to year.

How many Bowie's do you have Eric?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 6, 2018 at 11:16pm

The still and album page shown above are mine and I had two others a SP and a signed CD triple gatefold, until recently. ;) In my files I have a LOT. I have owned many as well. 

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Permalink Reply by Nazli on April 6, 2018 at 11:18pm

Eric do you have any examples of bowies signature that has sharp corners as the first example  where R's line goes to bottom 

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 6, 2018 at 11:23pm

If you look I said "...It starts well...". That would be a large "B", if you mean the "r" in F"Jennifer" no matter - same location. No, I do not. I note Bowie is noted for angularity but I have nothing to compare with that. IP of his can vary widely. As I said, I would not buy, sell or recommend this example.  

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