Well, quite some moons ago this big piece was offered to me and declared as part of the interieur of the Platterhof. There was no serious evidence for this but the seller was at least sure that it once and initially had been situated at the Obersalzberg area.
It all looked and sounded reasonable and by inspecting it in person I came to the conclusion that it must be something special from the period - and bought it.
By browsing through HH´s last auction catalogue online I could not help but pet me on my shoulder for my taste and decision back then - I am not aware of any other period authentic piece from the Bormann family and estate such impressive and significant as this closet.
As a result of the successfully launched political agenda in the spring of 1938 (Anschluss) Bormann had officially been upgraded and - presented and granted himself and his family a brand-new interieur.
And to my knowledge this closet manufactured by Pössenbacher is the only survivor.
Good detective work, congratulations! I’m sure I’ve seen photos around showing the inside of Haus Bormann - perhaps you can find a period photo one day.
As I said...nice ...historic etc...but still not a masterpiece....sorry...Glashütte watch yes....Dürer sketch ...yes....Bormanns cupboard door.....not really.
As I said...nice ...historic etc...but still not a masterpiece....sorry...Glashütte watch yes....Dürer sketch ...yes....Bormanns cupboard door.....not really.
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