Dr. Seuss sketch on ComicLink 0

[MIL0S]

The ComicLink summer feature preview includes a Dr. Suess sketch with a certificate of authenticity from Reel Legends. is that a reputable company?  I am no Dr. Suess expert and am not saying this piece is not authentic but this immediately made me of all of the forged sketches flooding ebay in recent years (Gallery on Baum, "NYC street fair" finds, bad Wattersons, Bob Kanes, etc. etc.) 

[ESeffinga]

I just did a quick Google search for them, and the only thing coming up as a legit company under that name is for Fishing equipment and clothing.

I'd be suspicious of any "company" with no web presence at all at this point and time. Even if it's just s screen name used on comic boards or facebook profile for a comic geek. Plus there have been plenty of "memorabilia" sellers over the years. Probably more than comic art forgers at this point. Under names like "Reel Memories" and like that, peddling fake autographs on a variety of photos, sprts equipment and like that. I bet it comes with a certificate of authenticity. That way it MUST be real!

 

...and no, I didn't look it up to see what it looks like. Just a general thought about the name.

Edited May 30, 2018 by ESeffinga

[jaybuck43]

Looks legit  The "company" is located in a multifamily house.

[MIL0S]

9 hours ago, jaybuck43 said:

Looks legit  The "company" is located in a multifamily house.

ha, good catch, I didn't check the address.  The piece looks dubious and it surprised me that ComicLink is offering it since they sell big buck legit pieces. 

[Dick Pontoon]

If that's a Geisel my name is Marvin O'Gravel Balloon Face.

[MIL0S]

I noticed an update on the Comiclink listing for the "Dr. Seuss" sketch.  They have added this disclaimer: "COA from Reel Legends included. COMICLINK DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS PIECE. BID AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED."  

This is very disappointing and lame that they are still offering this piece with a disclaimer that basically screams fake. I expect to wade through garbage like this on ebay but not on a reputable site that sells six figure pieces.  As always caveat emptor... 

Also, in their last auction ComicLink sold a preliminary cover (Marvel Treasury #28) that was CLEARLY not by John Buscema with an erroneous description. Initially the listing description said the piece was by Buscema and after I contacted them and provided images for comparison for an actual Buscema prelim for that very issue the best they could do was change the description to say "attributed to John Buscema" which was ridiculous to anyone familiar with Buscema's work.  (https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/433816-misattributed-john-buscema-piece-in-comiclink-june-preview/?tab=comments#comment-10258369)

[MIL0S]

The dubious "Dr. Seuss" sketch will sell in 12 hrs. Am I the only one that's bothered by an auction house like Comiclink selling something like this with such a ridiculous disclaimer and COA?  

[Robot Man]

On 8/1/2018 at 11:19 AM, MIL0S said:

I noticed an update on the Comiclink listing for the "Dr. Seuss" sketch.  They have added this disclaimer: "COA from Reel Legends included. COMICLINK DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS PIECE. BID AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED."  

Really??? What kind of a legimate auction house does this? Why wouldn't they pull it? Or, better yet, offer it at all?

[artdealer]

46 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

Really??? What kind of a legimate auction house does this? Why wouldn't they pull it? Or, better yet, offer it at all?

It's called "let's make a dollar anyway we can"

[First Upgrade]

At least the RESERVE has been met...

[buyatari]

8 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Really??? What kind of a legimate auction house does this? Why wouldn't they pull it? Or, better yet, offer it at all?

That is BS. 

Not a good move at all. It should be pulled.

[artdealer]

3 hours ago, Oddball said:

Well, we can always contact them at their business yahoo email address.

 

Does this mean that ComicLink will not guarantee any art they auction or just ones with that disclaimer? 

This should have never been accepted. I've enjoyed dealing with the guys at ComicLink and using their services but its puzzling why they would take this in. And for what? $510 final with $51 to them.

The COA is essentially worthless.

[buyatari]

12 hours ago, artdealer said:

The COA is essentially worthless.

In this case that COA was worth $510 ! 

 

[Catwoman_Fan]

Whats the general policy for other auction houses (Heritage) Do they really guarantee authenticity? 

They post tons of sketches (likely ripped from sketchbooks) that could be called into question (not that I am).  If I bought a Mazzucchelli Batman loose sketch at auction for $500, will the house reimburse me when Spencer Beck (Mazz's agent) confirms that it's a fake?