Here are the pictures, also has a dedication.
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My opinion is that it's a beautiful photograph ruined by a fake signature.
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Thanks for the reply. No other opinions?Comment
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Im not a fan of the signature, but Can we see the full pic?
Front and back??Comment
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In my opinion, the dedication portion is not AH's handwriting.Comment
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Some more pictures. I still can't decide.
I think whoever wrote that did the signature as the weight and style of the penmanship seems consistent. What makes you think it isn't real?Comment
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I have no opinion on this AH signature but for $3995 USD it's not worth the risk IMO (It was for sale at the MAX show last week). You can get an original AH signature on a promotion document for much less and without the worry.
Ratisbon just sold one such document in their last auction for $1440 USD plus 17.5% and with Von Blomberg as well! Portrait signatures are a minefield.
Regards,
AB.In memory of my Uncle,
Schtz.Grenadier KARL HOFBAUER,
2 Kompanie, Inf-Bat, 550.
Killed in action, Krasnoje, Minsk, 7. Nov. 1942.Comment
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I agree. The entire signature and handwriting is forged by the same hand in my opinion.Originally posted by herrporzellan View Post
The signature displays a number of characteristics of being "drawn", typical of forgeries. The pen nib has obviously paused and been lifted from the surface in a few places. It is written by a "nervous" hand and is not consistent with the natural flow of an authentic autograph. There are also mistakes in the copying of Hitler's handwriting.
However, I believe the frame is original and is consistent with the design of frame gifted by Hitler prior to the introduction of the boxed version. The green backing is a later post-war addition. The original backing was leather.
As I previously stated, in my opinion a beautiful photo ruined by a forger in order to increase its value.
Sorry,
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