5 million dollars - this is how much the most expensive autograph in the world is estimated. It belongs to the classic of world literature William Shakespeare. Modern celebrities, of course, cannot boast of such a record. However, their paintings are also quite a lot.
Modern collectors devote their attention to completely different items. Celebrity autographs are also on the list of rarities that true connoisseurs of art hunt for. To get a painting of a famous person, at times, becomes a matter of honor. And here the main questions are: how much and where to buy autographs of the stars.
How much do celebrity autographs cost
You can find autographs of deceased celebrities at various auctions. They take place both in reality and on the Internet. True, no one guarantees the authenticity of such a signature.
The cost of an autograph of a famous person directly depends on his role in society and the cultural life of a country or the world. In addition, the price tag fluctuates depending on whether the person who left his signature is alive or not.
If you look at the top 10 most expensive autographs in the world, you will find that there are only dead stars in it. In addition to Shakespeare, the list includes John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe. Albert Einstein was in the top five. Collectors are ready to pay about $ 75,000 for his signature. The autograph of the notorious criminal Jesse James is estimated at $ 51,240. John F. Kennedy's signature goes for $ 38,000. Lady Diana is on the 8th line of the rating. Closes the top ten Kurt Cobain - his autograph was put up at an auction for $ 11,000.
And this is not the limit. The autograph of the bard worth 350,000 rubles was put up for auction.
Modern and now living stars are unlikely to sell their signatures for such amounts, so collectors have every chance to purchase a painting of a popular person for relatively symbolic money. So, for example, Justin Bieber will sign for 550 dollars, Britney Spears autograph costs about 1000 dollars.
Russian stars are also in price today. For example, the personal painting of Vladimir Vysotsky is estimated at 210,000 rubles.
Another Soviet bard gets more recognition from fans - up to 500,000 rubles are asked for the signature of Igor Talkov at auctions. But for a rare painting of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov, they ask about 95,000 rubles.
What to consider
When purchasing an autograph of a famous person, be very careful. After all, there are a lot of scammers. This is due to the fact that it is quite difficult to prove that the autograph is fake. If you do not want to give your money just like that, order an expertise. She is more likely to confirm or deny the authenticity of the autograph.
Of course, keep a close eye on the sellers. A real autograph can only be sold to you by a person who, in any way, has come into contact with the star. For example, I went to a concert, interviewed, etc.
Be careful and then you can show off a real gem in your collection.
