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WALL SCONCE DESIGN DRAWINGS FROM THE BERGHOF
WALL SCONCE DESIGN DRAWINGS FROM THE BERGHOF
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WALL SCONCE DESIGN DRAWINGS FROM THE BERGHOF Set of six original designer's drawings of wall sconce light fixtures once apparently presented as a selection from which Adolf Hitler, Eva Braun, or a designer could choose for retrofitting into Hitler's vacation home at Obersalzberg. The professionally-rendered drawings are executed in gold, yellow, white and black pastel on approx. 15" x 28" sheets of heavy brown paper and serially numbered one through six. All of the designs vary, from classical to "folkish". The first example bears original lettering by the designer: "HAUS BERGHOF FUHRERHAUS OBERSALZBERG NO. 1-6". Light folds and soiling, else very good. In 1933 Hitler purchased the Berghof with funds he received from the sale of his political manifesto Mein Kampf. In 1935 the house was expanded and extensively renovated at which time these drawings were likely undertaken. Although wall sconces don't appear to have been widely used in the structure, they do appear in the main dining room and may have been installed in servants and guards quarters as well.
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WALL SCONCE DESIGN DRAWINGS FROM THE BERGHOF

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