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george reeves authenticated photo

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By katherinehunter, 23 February, 2025
Description

 authenticated photograph

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Excellent
For Sale?
Yes
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Charley

4 months ago

George Reeves Framed Autographed Photograph

Item: George Reeves Framed Autographed Photograph
Category: General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition: Excellent
For Sale: Yes

Description & Characteristics

This is a black-and-white autographed portrait of George Reeves, best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman. The photograph is professionally framed and features a nameplate labeled "SUPERMAN."

The item includes a Certificate of Documentation from AAA Authentication Company, New York, NY. However, the certificate states that the signature is "preprinted," meaning the autograph is not hand-signed by Reeves himself but rather a reproduction or facsimile.

History & Significance

George Reeves became an icon as Superman, cementing his legacy in pop culture history. Collectibles related to Reeves, especially signed photographs, are highly sought after. Genuine hand-signed photos can be extremely valuable, but preprinted signatures, while still collectible, hold significantly less monetary value.

Market Value & Current Appraisal

The value of an original, hand-signed George Reeves autograph typically ranges from $1,500 - $5,000, depending on factors like clarity, medium (photo, document, etc.), and provenance.

However, since this is a preprinted signature, its value is lower and based more on its visual appeal as a collectible rather than autograph authenticity. Comparable framed facsimile-signed photos of Reeves typically sell in the range of $50 - $250, depending on condition, framing quality, and demand.

Recommendation

For those seeking to confirm the authenticity of a George Reeves autograph, professional authentication from reputable services such as:

  • PSA/DNA (Professional Sports Authenticator)
  • JSA (James Spence Authentication)
  • Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)

is strongly recommended. However, given that the certificate states it is preprinted, authentication is likely unnecessary unless additional documentation contradicts this claim.

Conclusion

This framed photograph is a great collectible for fans of George Reeves and Adventures of Superman, but its financial value is limited due to the preprinted nature of the signature. If selling, listing it in the $100 - $250 range on collectible marketplaces (eBay, Heritage Auctions, or specialty Superman/TV memorabilia forums) would be reasonable.

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