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Bernd & Hilla Becher
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernd and Hilla Becher
- (i) Quenching Tower: Steelplant Duisburg, Bruckhausen D (ii) Quenching Tower: Zeche Osterfeld Oberhausen, Ruhr, D(iii) Coalbunker and Quenching Tower: Zeche Carolinengluck, Bochum D (iv) Quenching Tower: Zeche Concordia, Oberhausen D
- (i) signed, titled and dated 1998 on the reverse
(ii) signed, titled and dated 1988 on the reverse
(iii) signed, titled and dated 1967 on the reverse
(iv) signed, titled and dated 1968 on the reverse four gelatin silverprints
- each: 75.25 by 91.44cm.; 29 5/8 by 36in.
- Each photograph is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York
Literature
Armin Zweite, Ed., Bernd & Hilla Becher: Typologies, Munich 2004, pp. 90-91, (i, ii, iv) illustration of another example
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the backgrounds tend more towards cream in the original.
Condition: These works are in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."