ed_gaune Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What would a picture of the ice burg that the titanic hit. Taken by a Anthony Wicher who was a phototographer and a savior of that event. I havent appraized yet. 99.9% sure its authentic how much would it be worth? it`s b/w on cardboard like matairal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_davidhazy Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Does the print have any water damage? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 depends on the quality and the date printed. If Wicher has a following would add more to the price. I'd consider a specialist auction house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 "Does the print have any water damage? ;) Smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_gaune Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Ok I should have seen that comming.... No it doesn`t have any water damage... I have several of his photographs from that era some of movie stars like Clark Gable and Roy Rogers etc. Any idea? Can I throw my laptop at my boss or should I hold on to the day job for now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 "Can I throw my laptop at my boss or should I hold on to the day job for now?" Smiling Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I thought the ice berg was struck at night. Is it a daylight or night time photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 It's a flash powder photo. ;*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_gaune Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 No it appears to be a haze but again it`s black and white on a thick poster board like material. It`s not matted and has a pencil mark ( I think for matting ) around the picture and a signature " Wicker " It was found with several of his photos almong other items from that era. A newspaper clipping from the era discussing Mr.Wicher and his accomplishments including him being in possession of the only know picture of the ice burg that sank the Titanic was among those items. And does anyone know what type photo this would be considered? by the description I have given? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanphysics Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 <i>Iceberg</i>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_gaune Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Ok that drives me nuts now... could the moderator please do a "Search and Replace" on this forum changing the two words "ice burg" to the correct spelling "Iceberg" ? If you can if not please excuse my ignorance. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_doty Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Keep your day job. Get it appraised (and authenticated). Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former P.N Member Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Authentication should be your first step as everything else depends on that. Once you determine it's legitimate the best way to determine the true value is via auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbalko Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I thought I had seen these images before: http://www.uscg.mil/lantarea/iip/FAQ/Titanic_1.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_gaune Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Both of those images look very similar the first I think more than the second. It has that odd curve or slope in the middle of it. I agree I believe that authentication should be my next step. But I`m not sure how to go about it any suggestions? Also - if it is to be found authentic who would be able to appraise something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 You would need an eye witness...my advice, find one, quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykowalczyk Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 <a href = "http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/highlights/2008/index.html" > In 2007, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW </a> will visit: <br>Baltimore, Maryland on June 16 <br>Orlando, Florida on June 30 <br>San Antonio, Texas on July 14 <br>Louisville, Kentucky on July 28 <br>Spokane, Washington on August 4 <br>Las Vegas, Nevada on August 18 <br> <p>They also have a list of <a href = "http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/appraisers/photos.html" > photograph appraisers.</a> <p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham john miles Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Get a magnifying glass or loupe. Examine the image. If it's made up of tiny regular shaped dots (as opposed to grain) it's a photomechanical reproduction and therefore of little value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_jeanette1 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Ed, with all due respect. Well, enough said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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