Lot 8147

Description

A letter from Adolf Hitler to artist Wilhelm Kraus with the following wording (tr.): "Dear Mr Kraus! You have given me great pleasure by sending your large painting PIETA, which you kindly placed at my disposal to decorate the Brown House. I would like to thank you once again. With German regards! Adolf Hitler". Hand-signed by Adolf Hitler and dated "Berlin, den 6. April 1934", written on his personal stationery, a double sheet, including the original envelope. Furthermore, a letter from Martin Bormann to the artist, also referring to the painting, with the following wording (tr.): "Dear Mr. Kraus! Thank you very much for your letter from the 14th of last month, which I unfortunately only found time to answer today. As far as I am aware, the Führer has seen your painting, which you presented to him as a gift on the anniversary of his coming into power. It is located in his private residence in Munich. You will receive a personal note of thanks as soon as the Führer's schedule permits. I will search for the newspaper sections that you submitted and forward them to you as soon as I obtain them. With German regards! Martin Bormann." Hand-signed by Martin Bormann and dated "Berlin, den 5. April 1934", written on the official stationery used by Adolf Hitler's Chancellery. A photograph of the painting in question is also enclosed. Traces of age and handling. Of the utmost rarity.

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