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

Starting Price € 1,600

Countdown for bids : 32 days and 2 hours left

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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.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 4 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 8001 - 8488 and continues on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 8489 - 9186. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.