Ruined autograph

I’m wondering if anyone has had this experience with a Sharpie on paper? I recently sent in original artwork to a Nicolas Cage signing and I got an ink blot back on the signature. At this point I consider the piece ruined and it is kind of gutting, to be honest. I thought Sharpies were reliable? (Sorry for the image on its side, I’m having difficulty editing from my phone)

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Permalink Reply by JK on February 13, 2024 at 3:28pm

Sharpies are not, in my opinion, a good choice for regular (or art) paper. They throw out too much ink for non-glossy/smooth surfaces.

That said, yours looks good except for the "blob".  If he in fact used a Sharpie, he must have hesitated there.

Permalink Reply by Findbooks on February 13, 2024 at 3:35pm

I think you are worrying too much. A blob like that is human and inclined to happen in real life. A forger would probably trash such a created item as a "failure" as it isn't perfect.

It actually lends a degree of respectability to your piece (i.m.h.o.).

That being said I do not know his autograph - speaking generally.

Permalink Reply by BC To Findbooks on February 13, 2024 at 7:46pm

The autograph is good. It was done through Celebrity Authentics recently and is the first time I think Cage has ever done a signing. Normally his autograph is just a N and a squiggle. But he actually gave a full "signature" for this signing. For the prices they charged, that was a must.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 13, 2024 at 8:18pm

"I thought Sharpies were reliable?"

That is only half of the equation. What is being signed is the other half.

Permalink Reply by Derek Gardner on February 14, 2024 at 7:55am

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

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