English Translation

L5a to the images not specifically as what they are, cultural achievements of the German peoples, would have presented. In addition, in the time of the Czechoslovak Republic, however, the intention was to buy the Hohenfurter Tefeln for the so-called "State Collection of Old Art" in Prague, i.e. for the by far largest and most important painting gallery of the Bohemian-Moravian countries. close to the Abshhluß, but even today the Pro- tectorate government is still ready to acquire the pictures for a very considerable price (allegedly lo Mill. Kronen). The Hohenfurt Abbey, the owner, is still not reluctant to enter into this, as far as I am informed about this. Of course, first of all there is an unreserved right of the Hohenfurt monastery to return its bige- tum. Whether the monastery itself has recently again expressed corresponding wishes, I certainly cannot say. However, the restoration of the paintings, which was not associated with costs for the owner, was only begun; for this extremely laborious work had to be interrupted a few months ago.Months ago, because other restorations, which could not be delayed, occupied the museum restorer Slánsky, which alone was in question. The result of the previous activity of this very experienced 53990 man can be described as satisfying after the visit already made by the undersigned earlier at the same time other works of the named one. It is highly recommended to finish the restoration of the paintings in Prague first. It is really necessary and, apart from purely technical security, will increase its effectiveness in an unimagined way by restoring the original appearance and character of the paintings. The restorer Slánsky appears, as I said, as an appropriate force to bring to an end the responsible task he has begun. It is also possible to monitor his work at any time. After carrying out this restoration work, the return of the pictures to the Hohenfurt Monastery could actually be carried out.