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Lot 527: Bernd & Hilla Becher , b. 1931 & b. 1934 Winding Towers gelatin silver prints, in 18 parts

Bernhard Becher - 1931-2007

Auction House: Sotheby's

Auction Location: USA

Auction Date: 2008

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Description: signed and titled on the reverse of the top left photograph gelatin silver prints, in 18 parts

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Dimensions: measurements installation dimensions variable alternate measurements each: 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm.

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Provenance: Sonnabend Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1995

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Notes: Executed in 1994.
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
From left to right; top to bottom:

I. Zeche Friedrich der Große, Herne, 1978
II. Zeche Unser Fritz, Wanne-Eickel, 1982
III. Zeche Constantin, Bochum, 1976
IV. Zeche Werne, Werne/Ruhr, 1976
V. Zeche Minister Achenbach, Lünen, 1982
VI. Zeche Ewald Fortsetzung, Recklinghausen, 1987
VII. Grube Anna, Alsdorf/Aachen, 1979
VIII. Zeche Carolinenglück, Bochum, 1977
IX. Zeche Zollverein, Essen, 1982
X. Zeche Friedrich Heinrich, Kamp Lintford, 1979
XI. Zeche Friedrich der Große, Herne, 1978
XII. Mines de Simon, Forbach, 1989
XIII. Mines de St. Pierremont, 1985
XIV. Eisden Mijn, 1988
XV. Winterslag Mijn, 1988
XVI. Puits, Bruay, Bruay, 1979
XVII. Siège Tertre, Borinage, 1971
XVIII. Schacht Franz, Hamm, Ruhr, 1982

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