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Lot 1299: 1936 Olympic Bakelite Stadium

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $294.98
Price Realized: $352.50
Auction Date:11/30/2005 9:00 PM EST

Bakelite rendering of the infamous Olympic Stadium of 1936, where Hitler unveiled his “superior Aryan athletes.” It’s an aerial view of the stadium and looks somewhat like a chocolate bar (because of its color) relief map. On the upper lip of the front it reads “XI. Olympiade August 1936 Reichssportfeld Berlin” with the Olympic ring symbol in the middle. Reverse is details in German. Comes in original box. Inside cover of box shows the map in detail and lists all of the buildings. Piece measures 11-5/8 X 8-5/8.” EX+.

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