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Lot 527
  • 527

Bernd & Hilla Becher

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description

  • Bernd and Hilla Becher
  • Winding Towers

  • signed and titled on the reverse of the top left photograph

  • gelatin silver prints, in 18 parts
  • installation dimensions variable
  • Each: 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm.
  • Executed in 1994.

Provenance

Sonnabend Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1995

Exhibited

Münster, Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte; Valencia, IVAM Centre Julio González, Typologien, December 1994 - November 1995

Condition

This work appears in generally very good condition overall. There is a minor surface discoloration in the upper right edge of the XVII photograph. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Each laid down on the paper and floating under glass.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

From left to right; top to bottom:

I. Zeche Friedrich der Große, Herne, 1978
II. Zeche Unser Fritz, Wanne-Eickel, 1982
III. Zeche Constantin, Bochum, 1976
IV. Zeche Werne, Werne/Ruhr, 1976
V. Zeche Minister Achenbach, Lünen, 1982
VI. Zeche Ewald Fortsetzung, Recklinghausen, 1987
VII. Grube Anna, Alsdorf/Aachen, 1979
VIII. Zeche Carolinenglück, Bochum, 1977
IX. Zeche Zollverein, Essen, 1982
X. Zeche Friedrich Heinrich, Kamp Lintford, 1979
XI. Zeche Friedrich der Große, Herne, 1978
XII. Mines de Simon, Forbach, 1989
XIII. Mines de St. Pierremont, 1985
XIV. Eisden Mijn, 1988
XV. Winterslag Mijn, 1988
XVI. Puits, Bruay, Bruay, 1979
XVII. Siège Tertre, Borinage, 1971
XVIII. Schacht Franz, Hamm, Ruhr, 1982