Hitler painting
21 May 2018
Description

Canvas is 24"x30"

Provenance

I acquired this painting from my friend's mother. It belonged to her stepfather who was a pilot in WWII and was very wealthy. All of the other paintings she owned had quit the provenance, unlike this one which she gave me only because I found it so interesting. The only information I have is that it was hidden away at all times, unlike the majority of thier art work. I know he owned it from at least the early 80's because of the location in FL where they had a lot of art work reframed. I was told it could have been in his posession as early as the 50's-60's, but of course that is just speculation. I wish I had more information to provide, but there isn't even an artists signature or any documentation.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
By Nora Curl
May 22, 02:23 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $225 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is a vintage, later 20th century original painting. The work features vignette scene of Adolf Hitler with the motto, Ein Volk, Ein Fuehrer, or A People, A Leader. It is rendered in a illustrative manner that was typical of propaganda posters from prior and during WWII. It is done in a limited sepia palette. The Fredrix art board used is American and dates to after World War II. Being unsigned, it was possibly by a student or hobbyist painter, nor is this the original illustration for a published poster. The estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail 'asking prices' can be higher and vary.

Nora curl May 22, 02:23 UTC

Was the previous owner, who was a WWII pilot, an American military member?

John schwierking May 22, 02:42 UTC

Yes, sorry for not clarifying earlier.
Thanks

Nora curl May 22, 02:45 UTC

Thank you for the additional information

John schwierking May 22, 22:40 UTC

Thank you!

Nora curl May 22, 22:58 UTC

You are very welcome

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