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Authenticating B.B. King Autographs

B.B. King's autograph has been widely forged for decades. But now that King has released a statement that he's in hospice care, the flood of forgeries is starting to turn into a torrent.

This discussion is to help fans and collectors protect themselves from buying B.B. King forgeries. Post genuine autographs and suspected forgeries and copies, and help others by sharing your knowledge and experience.

Did B.B. King sign autographs for you in-person? If you did, also post them in Share Your B.B. King In-Person Autographs and Experiences, and share your stories!

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Permalink Reply by J.Seah on October 19, 2015 at 2:10pm

Sorry the autograph is not authentic. 

Permalink Reply by Nigel Ambagtsheer on October 19, 2015 at 2:14pm

I suspected as much. Lesson learned.

Thanks for the help.

Permalink Reply by A.B. on October 19, 2015 at 2:21pm
Not real unfortunately. Sorry.
Permalink Reply by Nigel Ambagtsheer on October 19, 2015 at 2:32pm

Thanks.

Time for a refund.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 19, 2015 at 2:37pm

Nigel,

I agree with J. Seah, but we may be able to help you get your money back. Where did you buy it and when? Could you post the COA please?

Permalink Reply by Nigel Ambagtsheer on October 24, 2015 at 1:47pm

Thanks Steve,

I bought it from a charity auction for $2500.00, in Adelaide, South Australia on the 17th October, 2015.  The seller was/is Helping Hand Group.  The item has their COA on it (attached).  They have told me it was signed by BB King in San Francisco on August 19, 2014 but can't provide me with any proof.

I have attached  pic of the COA for what it's worth.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 24, 2015 at 4:11pm
Please let me know if you have problems getting your money back. If you haven't contacted the charity who held the auction, that is a good place to start.
Permalink Reply by Robert Chase on November 11, 2015 at 10:36am

    Here is one of my paintings that I got Signed in-person by BB King. The painting is long gone but I found a photo of it.

Permalink Reply by A.B. on November 11, 2015 at 11:35am
Very nice
Permalink Reply by Robert Chase on November 11, 2015 at 11:57am

Thank you Buddy

Permalink Reply by Josh douwes on April 18, 2017 at 11:08am
I am buying a Gibson hollowbody with BB Kings signature on it. Doesn't come with certification so I was hopeing someone could verify it before I go get it certified. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on April 18, 2017 at 11:25am

It looks good to me. It's not as free-flowing as he usually signed, but I think it's A-OK.

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