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BERND AND HILLA BECHER | Tom Pudding Hoist, Goole, UK & Tom Pudding Hoist, Goole, UK (Two Works)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bernd and Hilla Becher
- Tom Pudding Hoist, Goole, UK & Tom Pudding Hoist, Goole, UK (Two Works)
- each: signed, titled, dated 1997 and numbered 1/5 on the reverse
- gelatin silver print, in two parts
- each: 62.4 by 50.5 cm. 20 5/8 by 19 7/8 in.
- each: Executed in 1997, this work is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Sprüth Magers, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is cooler and tends more towards grey scale in the original. Condition: i. This work is in very good condition.The sheet is held in all four corners with photo pockets. Extremely close inspection out of its frame reveals minute dog ears to all four extreme corner tips. ii. This work is in very good condition. The sheet is held in all four corners with photo pockets. Extremely close inspection out of its frame reveals a small printing inconsistency in the margin to the upper left corner tip
"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."