BERLIN (AP) — Five watercolors attributed to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler from his early days as a struggling artist have failed to sell at auction in the southern German city of Nuremberg, possibly over fears they could be fakes.
The Nuremberger Nachrichten newspaper reported Sunday that no bids were received on the paintings, which had starting prices of between 19,000 euros ($21,500) and 45,000 euros ($50,900).
Three days before Saturday’s auction, prosecutors seized 63 other paintings attributed to Hitler from the auction house to investigate allegations they were fakes.
In Berlin last month, prosecutors seized three other Hitler watercolors after receiving a complaint questioning their authenticity.
As a young man, Hitler unsuccessfully struggled to succeed as an artist in Vienna before World War I.
I consider this an excellent development and sign.
I’d rather he’d been a successful artist and a failed politician.
Sadly, I’m guessing the main reason for them not selling was concern over them being fakes, rather than some type of abhorence of the artist.
Still way too many wannabe Nazi’s running around.
I’m saying fakes. Mel Brooks was right - he was a house painter.
You would think someone would buy them to hang next to their collection of John Wayne Gacy pastels and Richard Speck acrylics.