While most 3rd Reich busts that are encountered are of the Fuhrer, pieces portraying high level party officials were commissioned on many occasions but not often encountered. Rudolph Hess was such a party official, and this piece would no doubt have been commissioned prior to his 1942 flight to Scotland. What makes this pieces so special is not only is a bust of Hess uncommon, but the artist that was commissioned to style this piece was none other than Joesf Thorak. One of the most highly regarded artists of the period and comparable in skill to Arno Breker. Thorak has been noted to be Hitler's favorite artist.

The piece itself is just outstanding in both the execution of the subject and the condition of the piece. Hess is probably one of the most recognizable figures of the period with very distinctive features. The artist has captured these features in a manner that could only be atttributed to an artist of this caliber. It is a stunning piece and exceptionally rare.

This piece would no doubt please the most discriminating collector.