Autograph Authentication – Michael Rennie Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis evaluates a signature attributed to Michael Rennie, presented on what appears to be an aged sheet of lightly toned paper or a card insert. The signature is accompanied by a handwritten inscription (“Best wishes”), likely in the same ink and handwriting…
Autograph Authentication – Michael Rennie Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis evaluated a presumed autograph of Michael Rennie, featuring a large signature and inscription (“Best to Ted”) in ink on what appears to be a vintage autograph album or matte cardstock paper. Initial impression suggests the signature is freehand and exhibits natural velocity…
Autograph Authentication – Harrison Ford Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This image displays a silver-colored signature on an illustrated substrate, cropped from a poster-style medium. The signature is assessed under high magnification and evaluated for mechanical reproduction traits, ink/substrate behavior, and handwriting dynamics. While initially appearing spontaneous due to variability in stroke shape,…
Autograph Authentication – Al Pacino Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The signature under review appears on a high-quality color photograph of Al Pacino in character as Tony Montana from Scarface. The signature is executed in bold red ink across the lower-right portion of the image. At first glance, it has a visually compelling…
Autograph Authentication – Val Kilmer Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis focuses on a signature attributed to actor Val Kilmer, appearing on a printed poster from the movie Heat. The autograph appears prominently in light-colored ink over a dark background. Upon detailed forensic inspection simulating 10x magnification, several indicators suggest…
Autograph Authentication – Al Pacino Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Upon initial evaluation, the signature appears to be printed rather than hand-applied. Characteristics of mechanical production techniques—along with a high-gloss, reflective substrate—raise serious concerns regarding authenticity. The absence of ink behavior indicative of live pen pressure and variability eliminates the likelihood of…
Autograph Authentication – Val Kilmer Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The submitted image shows a signature appearing to belong to actor Val Kilmer, placed over a printed promotional image. At initial glance, the signature appears visually consistent with known Kilmer autographs in terms of formation. However, upon simulated 10x magnification and forensic analysis,…
Autograph Authentication – George Zucco Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This report presents a detailed forensic analysis of a signature attributed to George Zucco. The signature was examined using digital magnification techniques simulating a 10x loupe under high-resolution to inspect stroke behavior, ink-substrate interaction, potential mechanical reproduction issues, and forensic hallmarks of authenticity. Candidate…
Autograph Authentication – Harrison Ford Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview A full forensic analysis was conducted on the silver marker signature found on the Raiders of the Lost Ark promotional poster featuring Harrison Ford. This analysis incorporated a simulated 10x magnification view, textural analysis of the ink and substrate, and micro-inspection for various…
Autograph Authentication – Christopher Reeve Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis was conducted on a signed promotional photo of Christopher Reeve from the Warner Bros. film Deathtrap (1982). The signature is placed prominently on the left side of the subject’s torso. Initial impression indicates a fluid, confident stroke pattern with multiple features…