Bronze Hitler Head Bust for opinions & value

[mloppkit]

Hello All,
I am posting photos of this dedicated Bronze life size Hitler head bust for a friend,
It is signed TH Linz & foundry marked Schoha-Munchen. My friend is hoping for some opinions and ideas of its value and all comments would be appreciated,
Best Regards,
Michael

[mloppkit]

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[mloppkit]

Foundry Mark

[ErichS]

I like the bust but it seems to be a white metal with a bronze finish.

[petopoint]

looks familiar

There is a similar bust on marble at ww2collection.com.
Unfortunately he isn't selling it alone (included in his collection for sale).

Peto at point

[mrec27777]

I like the bust but it seems to be a white metal with a bronze finish.

i agree, it seems to lack that"green"patina...

[Vid]

Looks to be bronze, plinth is bent and lighting not too flattering but looks o.k. Like to see someone translate that dedication plaque?

[Vid]

dupe

[Stan]

Looks to be bronze, plinth is bent and lighting not too flattering but looks o.k. Like to see someone translate that dedication plaque?

"To the Singing Club of Heidenheim on their 100th Anniversary 1838-1938. Presented by the Mayor of the town of Heidenheim".

[wessel]

The bust style itself seems a common example I have a smaller'Linz' one, but in bronze with a Luftwaffe dedication.
I do like your dedication...very interesting.

[Vid]

"To the Singing Club of Heidenheim on their 100th Anniversary 1838-1938. Presented by the Mayor of the town of Heidenheim".

Thanks Stan!. Makes sense.

[Thorsten B.]

Cool bust!

[blut und ehre]

Hi there!!!
What would be the value on something like this bust??
Thanks
Kevin

[Vid]

I would want photos shot in natural light so I could see what that thing actually looks like and the patina can vary and is applied so flash does not help and it looks crappy. These are tough to shoot and most always better in hand.

The plinth is bent most likely from picking up the head from the rear, mishandled and it will go snap. Prohibitive to ship and not retard proof on packing and expensive to boot. Not worth what it would be worth with all the risk taken out of the equation. Risk is expensive to me so would not swing that heavy.

Life size is nice but bigger the better with these, get more photos of it with a shot 45 degrees upward to the rear base of the head.

Best,

Kris

[blut und ehre]

Thanks Kris!!

The reason I ask...is I have the opportunity to purchase this [trade really]
There is no shipping involved! I would love to hear your opinion on what a fair value for it may be??...Assuming it is legit.
I would be thankful for any constructive opinions.
Kevin