Frisch

[theshleps]

I just acquired this original Frisch photo. Do you think the autograph on the back is real? I didn't buy it as a signed item but kind of looks like his. Let me know your thoughts and if real what the value is. Thanks
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[theshleps]

can anyone help? thanks

[chalupacollects]

I have this from HA 2018, doesn't look the same and authenticated by Beckett. Nice photo!

[saltbox68]

Michael, I don’t think yours is an authentic Frisch. I have a couple, the F’s on yours don’t match. But mine is just one opinion.
Bill

[theshleps]

I am thinking it might be an early example as there are similarities but could be mistaken

[roarfrom34]

Perhaps the writing is simply to identify the player in the photo and not an autograph at all

[Klrdds]

Michael
I have looked at this listing of yours and compared it to some of my 6 examples in my collection and even checked the PSA site as well. I believe as you do that this is an early Frisch signature. I base this on the observation that while the formation of the "F"s in his signature varied in formation and flamboyance throughout his life some parts of his signature remained fairly consistent during his life. The "F"s always were exaggerated and on a line of plane regardless of flamboyance or form, the "r"s following the "F"s stayed the same in angle, start and form , the "k" ascender was consistent but the descender was always proportionate regardless of the finishing stroke of the "k", and finally the "sch" had a relative consistency in form as well.
One can only guess if this is a real Frisch which I do as to why the back was signed instead of the front.
Just for educational sake if someone feels it is not a Frisch signature I'd love to hear as to why ... not to argue but to learn .