Certified Original Simon Wiesenthal Autograph with Certificate of Authenticity – Holocaust Survivor & Human Rights Historical Signature

Description

Simon Wiesenthal Autograph: Overview

An original Simon Wiesenthal autograph written in dark ink on a separate paper cut, offered together with a third-party Certificate of Authenticity. The signature is large and flowing, well suited to framing or archival display.

Historical Context

Simon Wiesenthal was a Holocaust survivor who devoted his post-war life to documenting the crimes of the period and tracing those responsible, and to preserving the memory of the victims. His name is closely tied to remembrance, documentation and historical accountability.

Description

• Type: signature on a paper cut
• Signed by: Simon Wiesenthal, in dark ink
• Included: third-party Certificate of Authenticity
• Inventory code: DOC13

Condition

Consistent with a collectible paper autograph. The signature is clear and legible, with normal handling and age-related characteristics visible in the photographs, which form part of the description.

Provenance

Accompanied by a third-party Certificate of Authenticity, which states that the autograph was obtained from reputable sources. Details of the issuer are available to the buyer on request. No earlier ownership history is recorded.

Authenticity

Offered as an original hand-signed autograph with a third-party certificate. A certificate records an opinion; the signature itself remains the primary evidence. Assessment of a signature rests on a coherent set of features (line quality, writing movement, pressure and comparison with documented examples) rather than any single detail. A written examination by a qualified handwriting examiner can be provided on request.

Further Reading

See my Autograph Value Guide for the factors that determine what a signature is worth.

For historical background, see The National Archives (UK): “Working with sources”.