Wayne Crozier
Well-Known Member
Probably my must wanted item is anything with genuine signatures by both Karen & Richard, I am now getting to the stage of this becoming one of my major items which I need to add to my collection of Carpenters memorabilia. I’m guessing that over here in the United Kingdom the duo must have signed lots of items back in the day, but like anything I guess a signature can easily be replicated if the person who wants to make a buck is skilled enough at deceiving the customer. This is why I have held off bidding for items (some of which have gone for very reasonable amounts in all honesty), I have nearly took the plunge many times in recent months as I’ve seen a few items which through my research look spot on, fluent and authentic. It also seems to me that Karen especially used to sign “Hi, Karen Carpenter” , and on other items it seems that Karen and Richard may have signed independently of one another maybe at the same time or on different times. I really am keen to get something no matter how small to frame and appreciate and have a small but significant momento to top my collection. But after at least 4 years of looking I’m no closer to achieving this. I have signatures of two of my other favourite artists Joni Mitchell and Frank Sinatra but I would value the Carpenters as equally.