German-American poet (1884–1962) who gained worldwide fame in the first decade of the twentieth century. He was also widely known as a pro-Nazi propagandist, organizing a gathering of 20,000 ‘Friends of New Germany’ at Madison Square Garden in 1934. After being indicted and convicted under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, Viereck was imprisoned from 1942–1947. Matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait by Roe Studios of New York, affixed to a 6 x 8 original mount, signed in the bottom border in ink, “George Sylvester Viereck.” In fine condition, with mild surface rubbing and a few trivial marks, and a small tack hole to the top edge of the mount. RRAuction COA.
