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March 14, 2019
- Droog Magazine periodical for investigative
journalism The strange business of selling fakes, forgeries and other concoctions attributed to Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and other Nazis to Hitler Forgery Industry main page - to Droog Magazine
Introduction | Withdrawal | Original description
3. The works originates, according
to Hans. O.A. Horváth, from August Priesack, as -
according to Horváth - Priestess's 'proofstamp' can
be seen on the back side of the work. 5. The Austrian Hans O.A. Horváth is
notorious for his fraudulent Certificates of
Authenticity (CoAs), which he issued/issues to
clearly forged Hitler paintings. It is not without
reason that the German police seized recently all
'Hitlers' accompanied by CoAs issued by Horváth at Weidler auction house in Nuremberg.
Because of his fraudulent activities, Mr. Horváth is
now under investigation by the German police. Withdrawal We also advised the auctioneer to report
the consignor of the work to the police, for
fraud/attempted fraud - for offering a forged item
as authentic is a crime, in every country on this
planet. Reporting this fraud case to the police
could also result in the confiscation of the
forgery, and - after proper forensic research -
probably result in a conviction of the responsible
swindler(s). Estimate $ 3,000 – $ 5.000 A well executed watercolor of a hill
village scene. Image size is approx. 11 1/2" x 7
7/8". Gold finished frame size is approx. 18" x 14".
The painting utilizes a palette & type of paper
known to have been used by Hitler. It is signed in
the lower left hand corner "A. Hitler 1913". Reverse
of painting has a Viennese dealers stamp. German
authentication paperwork is provided w/ the
painting. The letter accompanying the painting
[written by Hans O.A. Horvath] reads: "Aquarell:
'Riegersburg Ost Steiermark' Papier, l. u. signiert
A. Hitler 1913. MaBe: 31,1 x 21,4 cm. Diese mir
vorgelegte Arbeit, ist nach meinem Dafurhalten ein
zweifelfreies werk Adolf Hitlers. Farb - und
Papierqualitat stimmen mit deer damaligen Zeit
uberein. Diese Aquarell stammt aus Privatbesitz und
tragt Aug der Ruck - suite den Prufstempel von
Professor Priesack [nonsense, it's a Horvath
stamp print]. Vergleichbare Arbeiten aus dem
Werkkatalog waren: Nr. 95, 81, 157. Das Exponat
wurde von mir ruckseitig 1. u. mit meinem
Prufstempel versehen.". This loosely translates to:
"Watercolor: 'Riegersburg East Steiermark' paper, l.
u. signed A. Hitler 1913. Dimensions: 31.1 x 21.4
cm. This work, submitted to me, is, after my
examination, a doubtless work by Adolf Hitler. Color
and paper quality coincide with that of the time.
This watercolor is privately owned and bears the
proof stamp of Professor Priesack by Aug der Ruck.
Comparable works from the catalog of works were: No.
95, 81, 157. The exhibit was by me provided with my
proof stamp on the reverse.". Peter Jahn of Vienna
and Dr. August Priesack were considered the leading
experts able to authenticate the paintings of Adolf
Hitler [nonsense; Jahn was a repeatedly convicted
criminal andart swindler]. In 1935, the
historical section of the NSDAP official archives in
Munich was assigned the systematic task of locating
& certifying the paintings of Adolf Hitler. Two
archivists, Wilhelm Dammann & Dr. August
Priesack, worked together & were responsible for
authenticating all Hitler artwork that could be
traced, purchased, or borrowed [nonsense; there
exists no evidence at all that Priesack and Jahn
worked together before the 1970's]. The actual
search for the art was carried out by staff members
under the auspices of Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess.
Peter Jahn & Dr. Priesack were the last
surviving experts in the NSDAP search for Hitler's
art. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Hans O. A.
Horvath, Conservator. CONDITION: painting remains
quite crisp w/ vivid colors & fine lines. Matte
is a bit toned. Frame has a few tight age cracks but
no losses. (02-11862/BF). $3,000-5,000.
Poulin
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