Signed lithographs often feel settled the moment they are seen. A visible signature beneath the image suggests direct artist involvement and added value, creating confidence that feels intuitive and justified. Online listings, gallery descriptions, and resale platforms frequently reinforce this belief by treating signature presence as confirmation rather than a technical detail that requires explanation. Understanding how signed lithographs are actually interpreted matters because confusing signature visibility with signature application can lead to overpayment, misrepresentation, and credibility issues once the distinction is examined.
DJR Real vs. Fake™ guides are designed to help readers understand what commonly goes wrong before money, reputation, or documentation is committed.
This guide explains how professionals think about signed lithographs, focusing on:
Where public assumptions about signed prints break down
Why lithography allows signatures to appear without hand application
How plate-signed and hand-signed works occupy different categories
Where uncertainty enters when presence is treated as proof
Inside this guide, readers will learn how to:
Distinguish signature presence from signature application
Recognize why uniform signatures can indicate mechanical printing
Understand how edition language obscures signature method
Identify when restraint is the correct decision
Avoid paying hand-signed premiums for plate-signed prints
Decide when professional escalation may or may not make sense
This guide does not authenticate items or assign value.
Its purpose is to restore clarity, enforce restraint, and prevent irreversible mistakes at the decision stage.
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Signed lithographs often feel settled the moment they are seen. A visible signature beneath the image suggests direct artist involvement and added value, creating confidence that feels intuitive and justified. Online listings, gallery descriptions, and resale platforms frequently reinforce this belief by treating signature presence as confirmation rather than a technical detail that requires explanation. Understanding how signed lithographs are actually interpreted matters because confusing signature visibility with signature application can lead to overpayment, misrepresentation, and credibility issues once the distinction is examined.
DJR Real vs. Fake™ guides are designed to help readers understand what commonly goes wrong before money, reputation, or documentation is committed.
This guide explains how professionals think about signed lithographs, focusing on:
Where public assumptions about signed prints break down
Why lithography allows signatures to appear without hand application
How plate-signed and hand-signed works occupy different categories
Where uncertainty enters when presence is treated as proof
Inside this guide, readers will learn how to:
Distinguish signature presence from signature application
Recognize why uniform signatures can indicate mechanical printing
Understand how edition language obscures signature method
Identify when restraint is the correct decision
Avoid paying hand-signed premiums for plate-signed prints
Decide when professional escalation may or may not make sense
This guide does not authenticate items or assign value.
Its purpose is to restore clarity, enforce restraint, and prevent irreversible mistakes at the decision stage.
Digital Download — PDF • 4 Pages • Instant Access
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