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Bernd Becher (German, 1931-2007) and Hilla Becher (German, 1934-2015). Blast Furnaces, Pittsburgh PA and Cleveland OH, (... (Total: 6 )
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Sold on Apr 12, 2021 for:
$25,000.00
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Description
Bernd Becher (German, 1931-2007) and Hilla Becher (German, 1934-2015)Blast Furnaces, Pittsburgh PA and Cleveland OH, (6 works), circa 1980
Ferrotyped gelatin silver, one toned
Each 12-1/8 x 9-3/8 inches (30.8 x 23.8 cm)
Sequence of 6 prints each numbered sequentially, the first signed, five titled Pittsburgh and one titled Cleveland Ohio in pencil, verso.
PROVENANCE:
Gift from Lothar Schirmer of Schirmer/Mosel, the Becher's publisher, circa 1982;
Current owner.
More information about Becher, Bernd and Hilla. See also: Becher, Bernhard and Hilla, Becher, Bernd & Hilla, Bernd and Hilla Becher Artist.
Condition Report*:
Not framed. Overall excellent and very good condition. The unmatted prints on Agfa paper. Each with tape residue on upper edge verso from a previous mounting. No. 1 toned, with handing crease and fine crazing to the surface in lower left quadrant. No. 4 with a small handling crease near upper left corner. No. 5 with a small handling crease near lower left corner. No. 6 with handling crease in lower right corner. All of these visible in raking light.
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2021 April 12 Photographs Signature Auction - Dallas #8041 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2021
12th
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