If a print of a well known artist has this notation on it,does this simply mean that the seller has reproduced the original artist's signature? Would this add any value whatsoever to the work?
Thanks.
2007-07-12 13:24:51 · 4 answers · asked by Jon H 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Mechanically signed using a copying machine
Probably using an AUTOPEN - something like this http://www.signaturemachine.com/products/demo_page.htm?source=google_ad&gclid=CI6Fjs2tpY0CFRAFEgodjHMl0g
NB: While the answer below is technically correct and it IS signed by someone else, all they are doing is running a machine over a copy of the persons actual signature - they are not forging it, or otherwise signing it themselves
2007-07-12 14:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Weatherman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means 'mass produced'. Signed in facsimile means there's a photocopy of the artist's signature on the print. A worthless feature. If you're paying more than $5 for the print, you're getting ripped off.
2007-07-12 20:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was probably signed mechanically. This is a common way to multiply a signature many times over. It would probably not add much value, and prints tend not to be worth a great deal anyway, with certain exceptions.
2007-07-12 20:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by TG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means rhe someone else signed it, presumably with the originals artist's OK.
-MM
2007-07-12 21:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋