Lot 8072
Eva Braun (1912–1945) – a portrait photograph in a gold Empire-style frame
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
Portrait of the young Eva Braun with butterfly brooch, the photo a reproduction commissioned by her sister Ilse. In a gold Empire frame by the Aachen jeweller Heinrich Steenaerts, fineness "585", jeweller's signature, frame height 90 mm, 45.5 gr. One mount missing on the reverse. Handwritten note on the reverse of the photo: "Hitlers favourite photo of Eva. Repro developed after the War from the original negative. The frame from Hitlers or Eva Brauns estate." Heinrich Steenaerts, Königl. Kaiserl. Hof-Juwelier, Gold- und Silberschmied, Aachen, late 19th century. Provenance: Hermann Historica, auction 65 in 2012, lot 5192. Ilse Fucke-Michels, sister of Eva Braun.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?