Rudolf Heß - a bronze head of Adolf Hitler., A well-modelled head with the artist's signature, "H. M. Ley" on the nape, and the caster's signature "WMF Geislingen-Stg." on the plinth. On a green, figured marble base. Height 38 cm. In an old wooden carrying case with metal fittings, also from the possessions of the Heß family. Included a statement from the Heß Family. Cf. Hermann Historica, 50th auction, lot 7424 and 56th auction, lot 3514. Hedwig Maria Ley, a German sculptress, was born in Soest in 1888, studied in Munich and Oberammergau, and worked in Düsseld,

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