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cinderboy · 04-17-2009, 02:56 PM

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/2009041...dc0c04f60.html

Two signed watercolours by Adolf Hitler are set to be sold later this month at auction in Nuremberg in southern Germany, scene of the Nazi war crimes trials, a local paper reported Thursday.

The two paintings -- entitled "Farmstead" and "Farm Buildings On The River" date from 1914 and would go under the hammer on April 25, the daily Nurnberger Abendzeitung said.

The bidding was due to start at 3,500 euros (4,600 dollars), according to a catalogue published by the Weidler auction house, which is putting the works up for sale.

Three years ago, the same auction house sold a Hitler painting for 11,000 euros but some works have fetched much higher sums. In 2006, 21 works sold in Britain for 118,000 pounds (126,000 euros, 171,000 dollars).

As a young man, Hitler had pretensions as an artist, applying to the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts.

However, he failed to gain a place at the academy and was told his drawings showed a lack of talent.

He was advised to study architecture instead but refused to shelve his artistic ambitions, making money in his 20s by copying scenes from postcards and selling the results to tourists.

Thirteen Hitler watercolours, including an apparent self-portrait, were also due to be auctioned in the British town of Ludlow on April 23.

MageMoa · 04-17-2009, 02:57 PM

Why did I think that they had pieces of his body?

Zynosphere · 04-17-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MageMoa

Why did I think that they had pieces of his body?

your not the only one =\

Leviarel · 04-17-2009, 03:05 PM

WOW.

I didn't know he would draw, and perhaps he wouldn't be as he is after his success application into that academy? Hmm.

Oisterboy · 04-17-2009, 03:05 PM

I thought it was gonna be the same.

Like Jerry Garcia in a bag.

`doll · 04-17-2009, 09:42 PM

Wow what an artist, copying postcards.

Bacn · 04-17-2009, 09:45 PM

Dude, I need one of those.

How cool would it be to say to your guests "You see those pictures? Hitler drew them"?

IronyTaken · 04-17-2009, 10:30 PM

Yah it is kind of weird to think that all of what Hitler did could be changed if he was just accepted.

If I had the money to blow I would buy a couple of his painting just for show.

Ronin · 04-17-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IronyTaken

Yah it is kind of weird to think that all of what Hitler did could be changed if he was just accepted.

Different name, same story.

MerkaMerka · 04-18-2009, 12:06 AM

Wow. those are nice.

04-17-2009, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Want to own a piece of Adolf Hitler ? http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/2009041...dc0c04f60.html Two signed watercolours by Adolf Hitler are set to be sold later this month at auction in Nuremberg in southern Germany, scene of the Nazi war crimes trials, a local paper reported Thursday. The two paintings -- entitled "Farmstead" and "Farm Buildings On The River" date from 1914 and would go under the hammer on April 25, the daily Nurnberger Abendzeitung said. The bidding was due to start at 3,500 euros (4,600 dollars), according to a catalogue published by the Weidler auction house, which is putting the works up for sale. Three years ago, the same auction house sold a Hitler painting for 11,000 euros but some works have fetched much higher sums. In 2006, 21 works sold in Britain for 118,000 pounds (126,000 euros, 171,000 dollars). As a young man, Hitler had pretensions as an artist, applying to the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. However, he failed to gain a place at the academy and was told his drawings showed a lack of talent. He was advised to study architecture instead but refused to shelve his artistic ambitions, making money in his 20s by copying scenes from postcards and selling the results to tourists. Thirteen Hitler watercolours, including an apparent self-portrait, were also due to be auctioned in the British town of Ludlow on April 23. __________________

04-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
MageMoa OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,049 Reputation: 138	Why did I think that they had pieces of his body? __________________ I'm only one voice in a million, but you ain't taking that from me!

04-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,555 Reputation: 644	I thought it was gonna be the same. Like Jerry Garcia in a bag. __________________

04-17-2009, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bacn It's Bacon!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dogenzaka Hill Posts: 7,867 Reputation: 228	Dude, I need one of those. How cool would it be to say to your guests "You see those pictures? Hitler drew them"? __________________ First Came The Question Then Came The Answer

04-18-2009, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
MerkaMerka TerrinBlaze's Treasure Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 150 km west Posts: 4,110 Reputation: 118	Wow. those are nice. __________________ Mark was walking home from a ball game. Currently Playing: Dungeon Fighter

04-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leviarel Bladin's Sword Sharpener Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,171 Reputation: 24	WOW. I didn't know he would draw, and perhaps he wouldn't be as he is after his success application into that academy? Hmm.

04-17-2009, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
`doll Retired Staff Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,663 Reputation: 47	Wow what an artist, copying postcards.

04-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
IronyTaken Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,400 Reputation: 292	Yah it is kind of weird to think that all of what Hitler did could be changed if he was just accepted. If I had the money to blow I would buy a couple of his painting just for show.

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