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Bernd & Hilla Becher
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Bernd and Hilla Becher
- i. Youngstown Works Blast Furnance 2; ii. Youngstown Works Blast Furnance 4; iii. Youngstown Works Blast Furnance 5 [3 Works]
each signed, titled and dated 1981 on the reverse of the matte
- 3 gelatin silver prints
- Each: 15 7/8 by 12 in. 40.3 by 30.5 cm.
- Executed in 1980 - 1981.
Provenance
Laurence Miller Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. There is a fine repaired abrasion at the bottom right corner of Furnace 4. In Furnace 2 there is an extremely faint surface accretion visible only in raking light across the top of the image.
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.
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.