American Psychedelic Rock Memorabilia Paper 'Reckoning' Signed Album-Flat, Framed Display (Grateful Dead)
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American Psychedelic Rock Memorabilia Paper 'Reckoning' Signed Album-Flat, Framed Display (Grateful Dead)
By:Grateful Dead (signatures attributed to Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and possibly Brent Mydland; album released by Arista Records; cover art after GD iconography)
Style:Rock & roll memorabilia, late 20th century
Origin:United States
Materials:Printed paper album flat and photos, felt-tip marker ink autographs, possible embroidered patch or sticker, mat board, glass/acrylic glazing, wood/composite frame
Age:Components circa 1981 (art) with autographs and assembly likely late 1980s–1990s; framing later/contemporary
Condition:Very good (clean mat and frame; no visible tears; signatures bold but unverified; typical light handling assumed)
Value:$200–$400 at auction as currently presented without third-party authentication; if all signatures are authenticated (no Jerry Garcia), $800–$1,500; with a verified Jerry Garcia signature, $3,000–$7,000
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible; typical album-flat printing (Arista credits likely on reverse, not shown). Signatures in black marker on the front.
Date:2025-10-31 16:19:20.901485
Description:
Framed display built around a Grateful Dead 'Reckoning' album-flat/poster, purportedly signed in marker by band members, with an added Dead logo patch/sticker, a reproduced New Year’s Eve ticket/handbill, and a concert photo; professionally matted in a modern black frame.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A visually appealing, fan-assembled Grateful Dead display centered on the 'Reckoning' album art. The signatures appear bold, but there is no visible third‑party authentication and we lack close-up images to confirm pen flow, pressure, and overlap with print. Mixed-ephemera framing like this is common in retail autograph shops, so cautious vetting is essential. A word about fakes.. the rock-autograph market (especially Grateful Dead) is flooded with forged or secretarial signatures; full-band pieces are forged frequently. Obtain PSA/DNA or Beckett authentication, and provide macro photos of each signature before assigning premium value.
Individual Images:
none
Provenance:
Not provided; no third-party authentication shown.
Condition:
Very good (clean mat and frame; no visible tears; signatures bold but unverified; typical light handling assumed)
Identification Score: 95%
Image clearly shows a Grateful Dead 'Reckoning' album‑flat in a modern framed collage with purported autographs and related ephemera; iconography and titling are unmistakable.
Authenticity Score: 30%
No COA or grading shown, and no close-ups of the signatures to verify ink characteristics; framed multi-item collages are frequently assembled with non-authentic or preprinted signatures. Until vetted by PSA/DNA/Beckett, authenticity must be treated as unproven.
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Keywords
Grateful Dead, Reckoning, signed album flat, autographs, psychedelic rock memorabilia, American, Arista Records, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Brent Mydland
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