Grateful Dead 'Reckoning' Signed Memorabilia Collage
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Grateful Dead 'Reckoning' Signed Memorabilia Collage
By:Grateful Dead (autographed by band members)
Style:Rock & Roll Music Memorabilia
Origin:United States
Materials:Printed paper, photographic paper, ink, black wood frame, matboard, glass
Age:c. 1980s (with collage assembled later, most likely 1990s-2000s)
Condition:Very Good (minor frame scuffs, memorabilia appears well preserved)
Value:$800–$1,500 (depending on autograph authentication and condition of the collage/memorabilia)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Multiple band member autographs on the album art; printed album title ('Reckoning'), concert flyer text.
Date:2025-07-03 13:14:56.361911
Description:
This is a framed collage featuring memorabilia from the iconic rock band Grateful Dead. Central to the piece is the 'Reckoning' album cover art, boldly autographed by several band members in black marker. Additional elements include a Grateful Dead button or patch, a New Year's Eve concert ticket reproduction or flyer, and a color photograph from a live concert showing the band on stage. The collage is professionally mounted and displayed in a black wooden frame, creating an appealing display for collectors and fans.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a desirable pop-culture collectible for Grateful Dead fans and rock memorabilia collectors, primarily due to the multiple authentic signatures. The appeal is enhanced by the inclusion of concert imagery and classic Dead iconography. Authentication of signatures (including provenance or COA) would be required to realize the higher end of value.
Individual Images:
Signatures are visible and appear varied in style; placement suggests in-person rather than pre-printed. Inclusion of ticket/flyer and concert photo adds context and display value. No close-up of signatures for verification
and provenance is not obvious from the image.
Provenance:
No direct provenance or COA visible in the photograph; authenticity must be verified by the owner.
Condition:
Very Good (minor frame scuffs, memorabilia appears well preserved)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is easily identifiable due to the recognizable 'Reckoning' cover art, the Grateful Dead name, and the classic related memorabilia framing (concert ticket, button, concert photo). Multiple visible signatures match known member autographs.
Authenticity Score: 65%
The authenticity of the underlying memorabilia pieces (album cover, concert flyer) is strong, but the value is heavily dependent on the authenticity of the signatures, which typically require a certificate of authenticity (COA) or other documentation. In the absence of close-up imagery or COA proof, a conservative score is warranted. If signatures are verified, the value and authenticity would be higher.
Image Memory Note
Grateful Dead 'Reckoning' autographed display with several band member signatures—framed alongside memorabilia such as concert photo and flyer.
Keywords
Grateful Dead, Reckoning, signed memorabilia, autographs, rock and roll, music collectibles, concert poster, United States
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