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Icons of Interior Design - Part One - December 11, 2024

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 02:00PM EST
  2024-12-11 14:00:00 2024-12-11 14:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : Icons of Interior Design - Part One - December 11, 2024 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/icons-of-interior-design---part-one---december-11-2024-17044
Icons of Interior Design: Part One will begin at 2pm on Wednesday, December 11, featuring property from the Collection of Robert Couturier. Respected for his connoisseurship and imagination, interior designer and architect Robert Couturier has been at the top of his profession for decades, named annually to Architectural Digest’s prestigious list of the world’s best designers, his name synonymous with sophistication and whimsy. Included in this sale is furniture, decorations and fine art from his New York residence.
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  • Property from the New York Penthouse of Robert Couturier
Lot 658

Bernd & Hilla Becher (1931–2007; 1934–2015) : Steelplant Völklingen, Saar; Ewald Fortsetzung, Recklinghausen, Ruhr; and Zedie Minister Stein, Dortmund

Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Three gelatin silver prints, 1988, signed 'B. & H. Becher' and inscribed '1.2.3' on image 1, all titled on the reverse.

All 16 x 12 in. (image), 20 x 16 in. (frame). 

Condition

All with sheets mounted on card as issued. A few tiny creases at the sheet corners. Otherwise in good condition.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

The New York Penthouse of Robert Couturier.