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ENZO Signature - Is this an authentic one?

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by synchro, Jun 19, 2007.

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  1. of2worlds

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    Judging by the high bidder I would say it's legit...
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  2. dsd

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    I think its an authentic printed signature as the auction states.

    A printed signature is not a real handsigned signiture. Its a printout often done by a special signature printer.

    -dsd
     
  3. senna21

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    It's hard to see the color of the pen. I believe (told) Enzo always signed using a purple pen. It was his favorite color.
     
  4. ferrari4evr1

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  5. piloti

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  6. moriaan1

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    In several brochures from the same period the signature of mr. Ferrari was printed on pag 3.
    All in the same color ink.

    mr. Tron is a very reliable ebayer, and very knowledgable about models and literature made by the factory. If he sold an original, it was clearly visible in the discription, and price.
     
  7. mat

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    he started using only it later than in 1975
     
  8. Gilles27

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    +1
     
  9. YellowbirdRS

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  10. piloti

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    Hi Mat
    Just wondered where you got this from? I think it is wrong. I have a letter on Ferrari headed paper dated 14 Febbraio 1957 which is signed in purple.
    Nathan
     
  11. CollectorMorry

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    I have over 65 original signed Enzo items - he pretty much always signed in violet ink. And of course the ebay item is 'printed' as per the description and the selling price. Real sigs from reputable sources start at US$400.
     
  12. piloti

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    Hi Morry
    Out of interest - what is the oldest signed Enzo Ferrari item that you have that is signed in violet ink, and have you ever seen any genuine Enzo autographs in any other colour?
    Nathan
     
  13. YellowbirdRS

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    the 1st pic. in my previous post is from January 14 1953 and the sign is violet
    so I think he always used that color ?????
     
  14. CollectorMorry

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    My earliest signature is from 1950 and is violet.
    I have seen one sig of his from the 1930s although I could not guarantee it's authenticity - it was in blue pen.

    I have the Enzo custom made suit in my hands now......worn in the 1970s and documented by his tailor :-0
     
  15. 4re308

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    I own a letter from May 1949 that Enzo sent to Jerry Englebert about what tires to use for Chinetti's car in the first race. It has a perfect purple signature, and a typographical correction by Enzo in the purple ink!! It is still the oldest Enzo signature that I have ever physically seen. I have always wondered what it is worth!?
     
  16. vince308

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  18. robertgarven

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  19. geno355

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    #20 geno355, Jun 12, 2009
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by senna21
    It's hard to see the color of the pen. I believe (told) Enzo always signed using a purple pen. It was his favorite color.


    Sorry to bring up an ancient thread, but I was reviewing this one and saw this about the purple being used post 1975. Here's an example from 1972 .....
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  20. hg

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    The purple ink was exclusive to Enzo and was not used by the other office people.
    Some of the later years signatures were not always original but if original they would show a tremor especially in his last years.
     
  21. agup48

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    Wow, robertgarven, you have some great stories to tell, very interesting for sure!! :)
     
  22. Jedi

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    Hey - sometimes a BUMP brings up fun stuff I'd never have seen otherwise :)
    Those two signed photographs would be great to have on the wall, right next
    to my Dali :)

    Jedi
     
  23. piloti

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    #24 piloti, Jun 15, 2009
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    That's an interesting statement. As a collector of Enzo autographs I would like to know how you can prove that statement?
    If they weren't original then what were they? Forged or rubber stamp? And how can you tell the difference? Thanks,
    Nathan
     
  24. jimpo1

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    Look at the 2nd picture in post 19, looks like a tremor to me.....
     

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