A H bronze bust

[Francisque]

Hi,

Please opinion about this one.
I see any maker mark.
High is 30 cm.

Original or reproduction?

Thanks a lot.

[Francisque]

Any idea?
I need opinion please.

Thanks.

[Morell]

Hi,

Hard to tell. The nose seems a bit odd, but the model did have a typical shape as well . Also the cheeks seem a bit messy. So do hair and ears.
But maybe the artist wasn’t that gifted. Is that (a shallow residu of) text on the base?

Grts,
Morell

[Francisque]

Thanks Morel.
An indication: I don't know if the other bronze head of AH are full & heavy but this one is empty.

I've find similar head for sale on the net & are described as original.

All opinion welcome!

[Erich B.]

I vote for reproduction--the seams are poorly finished, the casting is not the worst I've ever seen but much worse than I would expect with an original, flat surfaces of the base are somewhat deformed. I would not want this one in my collection.
Erich

[mrec27777]

DON"T LIKE IT AT ALL ! ...unless someone produces a period pic ...JMHO ..EC

[STLMatt]

A pic of the bottom would end all doubts.
Is it solid, or hollow??
And it also looks like it’s leaning foreword when sitting.
But all in all an ugly bust

[RUHL13]

Seems to lack detail, and I believe most had artist initials.
Just my opinion.
Regards,
Gary

[Francisque]

Bottom is hollow.

[Morell]

Not all Hitler-busts have signatures. But this one seems to be poorly cast with a shallow/unreadable inscription. The overall finish seems very poor. The base is hollow, but that doesn’t prove anything. I wouldn’t buy this one.

[james530]

Bust

That bust looks very crude IMO I wouldnt want it in my collection..