Charles Clore's Autograph - British philanthropist and retail giantBritish philanthropist and retail giant Charles Clore's Autograph. A 4" by 5. 25 paper with a clear, bold signature in black ink centrally placed. Charles Clore was one of the best known and sometimes controversial post war British businessmen, whose greatest success came in high street retail. His name lives on through philanthropic foundations which have funded major cultural projects in the UK and Israel. Clore was born in London, the son of