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Elisabeth Forster-Nietzsche

Elisabeth Forster-Nietzsche

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Elisabeth Forster-Nietzsche

Sister of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the creator of the Nietzsche Archive in 1894. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 Franz Vältl photo of Förster-Nietzsche in profile, signed in fountain pen in the lower border “Dr. Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche, Nietzsche Archio, 1934.” Förster-Nietzsche, a German nationalist and anti-Semite, became a supporter of the Nazi Party. After Hitler and the Nazis came to power in 1933, the Nietzsche Archive received financial support and publicity from the government, in return for which Förster-Nietzsche bestowed her brother’s considerable prestige on the regime. Förster-Nietzsche’s funeral in 1935 was attended by Hitler and several high-ranking Nazi officials. Accompanied by the original photographic sleeve. In fine condition, with trivial feathering to a couple of pen strokes and a bit of light soiling at top right corner. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #345 - Ended May 13, 2009