Rarely do I speak of investment potential on my pieces as I generally buy what I like and pay little attention to dealer talk of investment potential, in this case with recorded sales and the piece being what it is I think it is worthy of investment and an opportunity for someone to add a killer bird to their collection.

The Nuremberg Adler is a statement piece and one of the most notable works during the period by any artist. Designed by Kurt Ehmen, the Nuremberg Adler would go from the artists studio with the personal approval of Adolf Hitler to the massive 7 meter tall examples that graced the Nuremberg rally grounds. 

This example is one of approximately 8-10 casts that were commissioned by Ehmen shortly after the war for members of the family and produced off the original molds when they still existed. Over the years several of these examples have come to market with very strong realized prices*, stronger than what I offer here.

In the 1980's the widow of Kurt Ehmen had these birds photographed and had their pedigree written up and notarized, the paperwork and their story is included with the bird. This example was reportedly bought to market by the son of Kurt Ehmen and I was able to obtain it.

The Adler is a large example standing at approx. 14 inches overall and the bird measures approx. 10 1/2 x 10 inches and weighs in at about 18 pounds and is cast in bronze and bears the artists initials K-S-E. The patina is a flat black and it is perched on its original polished marble base which is a variegated gray/green. Base measures 8 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8. It is an impressive piece to say the least and would make a nice centerpiece for an advanced collection. 

* Hermann Historica Auctions# 53 Lot 3073, Auction 60 Lot 3179

Photos: Third Reich In Ruins

(Nuremberg Adler- Kurt Schmid Ehmen ( Estate Cast ))