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Bernd and Hilla Becher
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Bernd and Hilla Becher
- Kühltürme/Stahl-Welleternit (Cooling Towers/Corrugated Cement)
- signed and dated 1973; titled on a label affixed to the front of the work
- two gelatin silver prints, laid down on board
- each: 40 by 31cm.; 15 3/4 by 12 1/4 in.
- overall: 65 by 86.5cm.; 25 1/2 by 34 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Italy
Literature
Armin Zweite, Ed., Bernd & Hilla Becher: Typologies, Cambridge 2004, pp. 20, 27-28 illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Each sheet has been inserted into plastic corner pockets, which are attached verso to the backing board. Visible only upon extremely close inspection is evidence of very light wear to the lower edge and lower right corner tip of the left print.
"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."