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Joseph Cornell Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1903–1972

ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Joseph Cornell paintings between 2017 and 2024, of which 7 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $6,250 to $63,000, with a median of $15,120 across 7 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $63,000 for “Isle of Children” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Yellow Sand Tray) (from the Sand Prison from Celestial Navigation series), 1956, mixed media
    Untitled (Yellow Sand Tray) (from the Sand Prison from Celestial Navigation series), 1956
    Mixed media
    1 h x 3⅞ w x 17⅜ d in (3 x 10 x 44 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $32,760≈ £24,488≈ €29,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. UntitledManner of the artist
    Mixed media
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 10
    $441≈ £350≈ €409$350 + $91 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  3. Joseph Cornell, Lead-clue to the Houdini Disappearing Elephant act, 1967, paper collage laid on Masonite
    Lead-clue to the Houdini Disappearing Elephant act, 1967
    Mixed media · Board
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    $11,340≈ £10,702≈ €11,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Joseph Cornell, Missing Girl, 1962, double-sided newsprint and paper collage laid on Masonite
    Missing Girl, 1962
    Mixed media · Board
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    $15,120≈ £14,270≈ €15,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Joseph Cornell, Isle of Children, 1963, collage, in artist's wood frame with blue glass
    Isle of Children, 1963
    Mixed media · Panel
    collage 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 cm) framed 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $63,000≈ £50,716≈ €59,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Joseph Cornell, Homage to the Romantic Ballet, 1950, paper collage laid on Masonite, in artist's frame
    Homage to the Romantic Ballet, 1950
    Mixed media · Board
    16 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (41.3 x 33.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $11,970≈ £8,613≈ €10,028Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Joseph Cornell, Sandsifter Box, 1952, wood box construction with acrylic, cork, glass, lead, metal, printed paper collage and blue glass beads
    Sandsifter Box, 1952
    Acrylic · Panel
    14 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/8 in (36.5 x 19 x 10.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Joseph Cornell, Untitled, for Tina, 1962, mixed media construction
    Untitled, for Tina, 1962
    Mixed media
    1 h x 1⅝ w x 2⅞ d in (3 x 4 x 7 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 230
    $6,250≈ £5,282≈ €5,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Waxed Collage), c. 1965, Paper collage on board framed behind glass
    Untitled (Waxed Collage), c. 1965
    Mixed media · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 9
    $22,500≈ £18,333≈ €21,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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