Another OA question

[RaccoonRaccoon]

Another OA question...

 

How can you tell if a piece of OA is authentic or just a recreation? What are some of the things to look for when trying to buy a piece online, such as on EBAY(besides seller history and rating)?

 

Thanks!

[Kevin76]

Look for the non-photo blue lines with a Marvel and DC logo in the upper left hand corner,they have thier own 2-ply strathmore bristol board on 11 X 17 with a 10 X 15 image area,unless there is a full bleed.

[LordZarak]

Recreations are usually indicated as such in auctions. An artist commissioned to do a recreation commission usually signs their signature then notes it was after the original artist.

 

I do recreations myself, but even though I don't have any up for sale, I have always marked the back or the artwork with the word "recreation" along with the original title, artists, and my signature and date the piece was finished.

 

With comic art, I think its too risky for an ebayer to try and pass a recreation off as "real," as there can only be one true owner of the piece. And should he or she see the auction, then the seller is busted.