What constitutes a "full" Prince signature?

I think many people think that a full Prince signature is signed "Prince", and that an autograph of "P +" or "P '88" is not a "full" autograph. But I disagree. By 1988, Prince tended to sign things "P +" or "P '88". But that's the way he signed then. At that time that was his autograph. For all intents and purposes, that was his signature. If Prince had walked into a bank and signed the signature cards that you have to sign at a bank, and he signed them "P +", that would constitute his legal signature, not a partial. It would be his full legal signature.

Just today, at RR Auction, a Prince signed birthday card sold for about $8144 with buyer's premium. It was signed "Love God P '88". That one sold for more than any of the ones signed "Prince". That buyer didn't care, because "P '88" WAS Prince's autograph in 1988. There's no asterisk. If you have an autograph of "P +" or "P '88", then you have a real Prince autograph without qualifications! Period.

What's your take? And by the way, no one should let go of a Prince autograph, even a small cut for less than $2000, probably more. The results of RR Auction show that Prince autographs are skyrocketing, and in my opinion, will go much, much higher still.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 17, 2016 at 7:21pm

Do you think the symbol constitutes as a signature.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 18, 2016 at 12:49am

Hi,

Well, is this a full signature? If not, the later loopy style certainly isn't - meaning most folks don't have a "Bowie signature". I disagree with this idea. This is what you got at the time from David Bowie. I think this is a "full signature". It was the norm then.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 18, 2016 at 9:51pm

What do you think, Paul? Full signature or a "symbol",a design/monogram etc?

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 18, 2016 at 9:54pm

Looks good to me, it's not perfect but still packs a punch. It's ledgible so that's what count.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 18, 2016 at 10:07pm

I think it is very, very strong, vintage, original still, good rich ink color, placement, and that image...plus blue and orange are naturally complimentary colors.

Eric