English Translation

240 The opinion of the MEP-Jobst that the pictures in Hohenfort will be better protected than in Prague is erroneous; on the contrary, they will be more well-kept in the Staatsgalerie than is possible in the Hohenfurter Stiftsmuseum. In these circumstances, it is advisable to finish the restoration of the nine paintings with all due care, which is likely to require a number of months. In the meantime, the question of sales with the experts involved (Central Office for the Protection of Thoughts in Vienna and the Land conservator of Oberdonau and representatives of the supervisory authorities, in particular also in the Reich Ministry of Education, would have to be considered, among other things, a detailed examination of the local conditions in Hohenfurt. RinhN 70. Y 53989 MP4