Murano glass and studio art glass have become prime targets for forgery—especially when it comes to signatures. As demand for Seguso, Venini, Barovier & Toso, Mandruzzato, Barbini, Fulvio Bianconi, and major studio artists continues to rise, counterfeiters frequently add fake engravings, forged labels, artificial aging, and misleading “tourist glass” signatures to inflate value. Many of these fakes look convincing to casual buyers, but trained professionals catch them instantly.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 58 — Red Flags: Identifying Fake Murano & Art Glass Signatures gives you the exact system professional appraisers use to evaluate engraving style, tool marks, base wear, pontil scars, labels, glass quality, and overall construction. This guide explains how real signatures were applied, how counterfeiters manipulate surfaces, and which inconsistencies reveal a fake immediately.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish genuine diamond-point engraving from modern rotary-tool signatures
Evaluate line flow, depth, pressure, and natural hand movement in signature execution
Identify incorrect fonts, placement, misspellings, and oversized engravings
Recognize counterfeit labels, acid marks, and artificially aged stickers
Analyze pontil scars, base wear patterns, and cold-working evidence
Detect modern “Murano-style” imports falsely sold as master-level work
Spot artificially induced wear, patina, and chemical distressing
Use provenance, catalog references, and studio archives to support authenticity
Volume 58 gives collectors, dealers, estate professionals, and enthusiasts a clear, reliable framework for spotting forged signatures—and preventing costly mistakes before they happen.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
Murano glass and studio art glass have become prime targets for forgery—especially when it comes to signatures. As demand for Seguso, Venini, Barovier & Toso, Mandruzzato, Barbini, Fulvio Bianconi, and major studio artists continues to rise, counterfeiters frequently add fake engravings, forged labels, artificial aging, and misleading “tourist glass” signatures to inflate value. Many of these fakes look convincing to casual buyers, but trained professionals catch them instantly.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 58 — Red Flags: Identifying Fake Murano & Art Glass Signatures gives you the exact system professional appraisers use to evaluate engraving style, tool marks, base wear, pontil scars, labels, glass quality, and overall construction. This guide explains how real signatures were applied, how counterfeiters manipulate surfaces, and which inconsistencies reveal a fake immediately.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Distinguish genuine diamond-point engraving from modern rotary-tool signatures
Evaluate line flow, depth, pressure, and natural hand movement in signature execution
Identify incorrect fonts, placement, misspellings, and oversized engravings
Recognize counterfeit labels, acid marks, and artificially aged stickers
Analyze pontil scars, base wear patterns, and cold-working evidence
Detect modern “Murano-style” imports falsely sold as master-level work
Spot artificially induced wear, patina, and chemical distressing
Use provenance, catalog references, and studio archives to support authenticity
Volume 58 gives collectors, dealers, estate professionals, and enthusiasts a clear, reliable framework for spotting forged signatures—and preventing costly mistakes before they happen.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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