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Description

Bernd Becher (German, 1931-2007) and Hilla Becher (German, 1934-2015)
Hot Blast Stoves (10 works), 1988
Gelatin silver prints, ferrotyped
15-7/8 x 12-1/8 inches (40.3 x 30.8 cm) (images/sheets)
The first image signed, titled, and with installation diagram in pencil, mount verso. Each consecutively numbered 1-10, verso.

Property from a Private Collection

PROVENANCE:
Daniel Weinberg Gallery, San Francisco, California;
Private collection, Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Christie's, New York, November 19, 1997, lot 350;
Phillips, New York, November 13, 2001, lot 206;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Titles include: Differdingen, Luxembourg; Neuves Maison, France; Ilseder Hutte, West Germany; Duisburg-Heidrich, Ruhr; Duisburg-Heidrich, Ruhr; Stuebenville, Ohio; Marchienne/Charleroi, Belgium; Ilseder Hutte, West Germany; Georgsmarien Hutte, Osnabruck, West Germany; Rombas, France.


More information about Becher, Bernd and Hilla. See also: Becher, Bernhard and Hilla, Becher, Bernd & Hilla, Bernd and Hilla Becher Artist.

Condition Report*: Overall very good condition. Faint drying marks to the emulsion layer and minor hairline scratches visible under raking light. Each sheet is dry mounted to board and window matted and framed under acrylic to 20-3/4 x 16-3/4 inches.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2022
11th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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Sold on Oct 11, 2022 for: $81,250.00
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