THOMAS HARRIS - SIGNED HANNIBAL

Provenance and Authenticity:
Thomas Harris — signed Hannibal offered based on the auction materials supplied with the lot and the object evidence available for review. Authenticity review should focus on the signed area, ink behavior, the object surface, and consistency between the autograph, the subject/title, and any accompanying presentation material. The catalogue wording does not imply provenance beyond supplied materials; authorship, signature authenticity, edition, completeness, and condition should be confirmed before final sale.

Signature:
Thomas Harris

Description:
Signed Hannibal presented as a distinct auction lot, described with attention to format, surface character, and collecting context as shown in the record. The signed element is central, alongside presentation quality, surface condition, display format, subject recognition, and the relationship between the object and signer, as visible in the catalogue photographs and measurements.

Historical significance:
Signed material links Hannibal directly to Thomas Harris’s authorship and adds personal association beyond an unsigned copy. Importance should be assessed by object specificity, strength of association, completeness of documentation, and comparison with similar material offered by professional auction houses.

Valuation:
Value depends on confidence in the autograph, overall condition and presentation, title recognition, rarity of signed examples, the depth of market demand for Thomas Harris material, supporting documentation/provenance strength, and comparable auction results. Any final price guidance should be adjusted if inspection reveals restoration, missing elements, later additions, or stronger provenance than currently stated.


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