Autograph Verification Report
Autograph Authentication – Hank Lieber Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The examined image is a split-frame black-and-white photograph featuring a baseball player in two poses: a batting stance and a candid field position, suggesting promotional or media-use material likely from the 1930s–1940s era. The object under review has no visible signature on…
Autograph Authentication – Charles F. Scott Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This document presents a forensic analysis of the signature labeled Charles F. Scott located on the reverse of a press photograph dated June 13, 1932. The signed item appears as part of an Associated Press press photograph with a typed caption referencing…
Autograph Authentication – Zaghloul Pasha Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The subject of this analysis is a signed photographic document attributed to Zaghloul Pasha, a pivotal figure in Egyptian history and independence. The visible date of 6-5-1926, and contextual language referencing his political activity around this time, provide strong historical anchoring. The primary…
Autograph Authentication – Zaghoul Pasha Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The signature submitted appears on a black-and-white photograph printed on vintage fiber-based photographic paper. The image shows wear consistent with early-to-mid 20th-century prints including edge wear, silvering, and toning. The autograph in question, attributed to “Zaghoul Pasha”, fits stylistically with the time period in…
Autograph Authentication – Robert Duval Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview: This report presents the forensic findings of a suspected autograph attributed to Robert Duval on what appears to be a promotional or home video cover for Phenomenon. Upon high-resolution analysis using a simulated 10x magnification, no immediate indicators of mechanical reproduction such as autopen,…
Autograph Authentication – Chuck Berry Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis evaluates the authenticity of a red signature on a black-and-white photo depicting Chuck Berry mid-performance. The signature includes an accompanying smiley face above the name, seemingly rendered in freehand style using a felt-tip marker or paint pen. Initial visual assessment…
Autograph Authentication – Mantle Demaggio Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This analysis focuses on a dual-subject image (Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle) with clearly printed text and no visible hand-signed autograph markings. The subject (Mantle Demaggio) appears to conflate two high-risk Hall of Fame baseball players, Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio —…
Autograph Authentication – Steven Spielberg Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Initial examination of the signature on the glossy photograph suggests a possible freehand application, but with key concerns regarding medium consistency, line formation, and visual markers indicative of potential reproduction. Under magnification, there are contradictory cues: the ink displays traits of genuine inscription…
Autograph Authentication – Tom Selleck Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis pertains to a signed photograph featuring an image of Tom Selleck. Upon initial visual assessment, the signature exhibits a natural variation in line quality, fluidity of strokes, and pen pressure variation consistent with freehand handwriting. These features argue against mechanical reproduction methods…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This forensic examination evaluates a signed photograph purportedly autographed by Mickey Mantle—a high-risk figure for autograph forgeries due to extreme market saturation. At first glance, the autograph appears visually convincing, with strong flow and the iconic “Mickey Mantle” shape and slant. However, our…