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February 4,
2021 - updated July 28, 2022
Introduction:
Charles E. Snyder
Sources Charles. E. Snyder Jr. Dignity Memorial, October 2015. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bowie-md/charles-snyder-6630609Marc Fisher. The Art of Evil. Half a
century later, the paintings of Adolf Hitler are
still a federal case. The Washington Post,
Washington, 2002. Charles E.
Snyder - Hitler expert? Archived on:
https://web.archive.org/web/20040101070127/http://www.snyderstreasures.com
According to Snyder this work “is a view of an unidentified country church in heavy woods (most likely in the Munich, Bavaria area)”. Apparently Snyder didn't know that Hitler made only cityscapes in 1910-1914.
to top of page Snyder's Certificates of Authenticity Charles E. Snyder, also known as Charlie
Snyder, must have issued numerous Certificates of
Authenticity to objects allegedly originating from
Adolf Hitler, Eva Braun, Hermann Goering and other
Third Reich personalities. These CoAs have no value
at all - except as "forgery indicators". Snyder issued this CoA to two mirors,
allegedly from Eva Braun. These two silver mirrors
are however in all likelihood not very valuable
antique mirrors, upgraded by an unknown engraver
with Eva Braun's initials. Militaria
collectors about Snyder Forum Axis History, 2007
“Mark in Cleveland, Tn”, 19-08-2007: “Go to any militaria forum... type in his name... and see what kind of reviews this jerk has.... He is one of the biggest frauds since the beginning of mankind.” “John G.”, 20-08-2007: “Charlie Snyder has been around for many years here in the states, he used to organize some of the "East Coast" Militaria shows back in the 60s - 80s. He, like most self-appointed demi-gods, unfortunately was seduced by the darkside, and profit & greed replaced any true love of the hobby.....but he's not alone in this......many "a big time dealer" has surcome to the dollar sign.” Source: https://www.forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=125992
The Chapman Brothers wanted to shock the art world by vandalizing authentic Hitler artworks. They stated that in taking their own paintbrushes to the work, they could "erase history"; that examining the work on its own was "very disturbing", but the act of defacing it "subordinated the metaphysical value of its evil".
In doing so, they didn't erase history;
they merely financed and inspired the Hitler forgery
industry with £115,000. Sources Jake and Dinos Chapman Artworks. The Art
Story, New York, [Seen 04-02-2021] Jaap van den Born & Bart FM Droog. Knacks with fake Hitlers. Droog Magazine, Eenrum, 08-08-2020 https://www.droog-mag.nl/hitler/2008/knacks-with-fake-hitlers.pdfBart FM Droog. Kunstjes met
valse Hitlers. Reporters Online, Haarlem, 09-08-2020
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