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Bernd e Hilla Becher
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Bernd e Hilla Becher
- Hirwaun, South Wales, 1973; Ruhrtal, Essen, 1972; Pontlottin, South Wales, 1973; Barnsley / Sheffield, 1966; Tredegar, South Wales, 1973; Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 1973
- firmate sul retro e numerate consecutivamente 1-6 (ciascuna)
6 stampe fotografiche in bianco e nero
- cm 50x40 (ciascuna)
- Eseguite fra il 1966 e il 1973
Provenance
Galleria M. Valsecchi, Milano
Ivi aquistato dall'attuale proprietario alla fine degli anni Settanta
Ivi aquistato dall'attuale proprietario alla fine degli anni Settanta
Literature
Bernd & Hilla Becher, Gas Tanks, Cambridge, Massachusetts e Londra,1993, pagg. 43, 45-48, 50, illustrati
Condition
These works appear to be in generally good condition overall:
1) There is a trace of soiling upper centre, light crease by the upper right corner.
2) The photographic paper is slightly wavy by the upper centre margin. There is a minor trace of soiling along the upper margin and an enamelling imperfection upper right, visible only under a close inspection.
3) The photographic paper is slightly wavy along the upper margin. There is an enamelling imperfection in the centre and one along the upper margin visible only under a close inspection.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed and numbered consecutively 1-6 (each) on the reverse, 6 photographic black and white prints. Executed between 1966 and 1973