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Originally posted by Jerry:
Hello, I was wondering how one would go about trying to determine if a bronze statue was an original pre 1945 casting or later post war reproduction. Is there some way to tell, something for us to look for? Thanks for any advice on this.
Hello Jerry.
I do understand your concearn.
To this day I never found one that is, without a doubt, a reproduction, which make me to believe that this particular item has not been copy yet. This statue is not like the famous N�rnberg NSDAP desk eagle for example, which you can find originals and repros everywhere.
My comments are based on what I have seen, "hands on" or by pictures, with special attention to everything, from the curves of the uniform, the details of the decorations to the resulting condition to the painting.
However, experience is always a good tool.
Thank you.
P.S. I will post bellow, with the OK from the owner, a picture of the best Third Reich, Adolf Hitler "petit bronze" I found.
