Robert E Lee signature

[rhill13]

I got this engraving with a lot that I purchased not paying attention that it had a signature, or even that it was Robert E Lee. I know nothing but what google images has shown me. What’s you’re opinions?

 

 

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[dhcoleterracina]

I like it (but what do I know?) Looks like it was matted and a slot cut to view the signature.

[stealthytyler]

can you take a magnifying glass to it to see if its a legit signature and not a print?

[rhill13]

I’m not experienced with signatures but the ink stands out from the rest of the print.

 

 

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[rhill13]

Maybe you can tell. There’s a small smear maybe at the top of one of the “E”

 

 

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[rhill13]

Here’s the back of the engraving or print.

 

 

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[Flashlarue]

The signature looks like a part of the lithograph which was engraved into the plate.

[rhill13]

I’m sure you’re right. I did a search for an image and found almost the same lithograph. Curious, how can you tell from the signature that it was from the original print? I assumed since the ink was darker and more fine, that it wasn’t from the printing.

 

 

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[Flashlarue]

The ink on the signature is even from start to finish. And actual signature done with a fountain pin will have variations in line thickness and tone.

[Bluehawk]

Another way of knowing is to simply run a finger or finger nail across such "signatures" - you will feel it raised, nor perfectly flat or smooth - because the engraving/etching ink leaves a deposit, whereas pen ink or pencil will not.

 

In cases of photo offset lithography "signatures" - a close examination with magnifying glass will reveal tiny dots where the ink was laid down.

[rhill13]

Great advice guys. Thanks a bunch.

 

 

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