Laurence Olivier - Signed Early Photograph - Thoughts?

As always, authenticity opinions and comments would be most appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 3, 2022 at 5:28pm

I'm thinking this one is likely authentic. Here is another that is fairly similar.

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 3, 2022 at 6:01pm

Thanks for looking, Joe....and for the exemplar!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 6:12pm

This is fine. There appears to be some emulsion issues upper left but a fine photo. Double weight?

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 3, 2022 at 6:38pm

Eric - Thanks for looking. I don't think those are emulsion issues, actually...it seems to be the scan.  Yes, double-weight.  It's very early for him.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 6:57pm

Indeed, very early. I am speaking about the goldish tone - did you use Auto-correct?

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 3, 2022 at 7:01pm

I see what you mean in the upper left corner... that small spot.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 7:16pm

Not a spot but  golden area in his shadow. Above his head to just around his shoulder. Tilt the screen a touch back and forth.

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 3, 2022 at 7:43pm

Okay I see what you mean.  I'll have to ask for some clarification on that and maybe a close up photo.  Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 8:20pm

Sure! I've seen this before.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 8:22pm

Sometimes it is a development issue, other times a storage issue. 

Permalink Reply by eddy on February 3, 2022 at 8:26pm

Yes...it could be in the negative, emulsion or discoloration on the photo or just simply a glare on the scan.  Need more info..

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 3, 2022 at 8:43pm

Well, it's not going to be the negative. Why print a defective photo in such quality? My guess is the emulsion from that color - perhaps it was not rinsed properly when printed.

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