But in the current auction, Sotheby’s has not disclosed the price or the names of the sellers. Buyers will only receive details of the property if they are seriously interested. A luxurious house with a dark past, which today is not only of historical value, but also a symbol of a conscious concealment to escape a turbulent past. Yet the current sale is shrouded in discretion. Sotheby’s has withheld both the asking price and the identity of the sellers. Only buyers who demonstrate serious interest are granted access to further details — a layer of exclusivity that mirrors the effort to keep its history at arm’s length.
