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Joseph Cornell Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1903–1972

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Joseph Cornell works on paper between 2005 and 2026, of which 9 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $588 to $137,500, with a median of $13,750 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $137,500 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. Joseph Cornell, Untitled, 1965, collage on paper, in artist's frame
    Untitled, 1965
    Mixed media · Paper
    12 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (30.8 x 23.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    $14,190≈ £10,708≈ €12,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Ohne Titel, 1971, Fragment eines Seesterns, gefärbter Sand und Papier in Plastikröhrchen
    Ohne Titel, 1971
    Fragment eines Seesterns, gefärbter Sand und Papier in Plastikröhrchen · Paper
    8 x 3 x 3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 7
    €2,904≈ $3,056≈ £2,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), circa 1972 From the prints for Phoenix House portfolio Screen Print in color with varnish and stencil, edition 114/125, Pencil
    Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), circa 1972 From the prints for Phoenix House portfolio Screen Print in color with varnish and stencil, edition 114/125
    Drawing · ed. 114/125
    16 x 12 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 300
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Landscape with Figure), circa 1972 Photogravure in color on wove paper, edition 55/125, Pencil
    Untitled (Landscape with Figure), circa 1972 Photogravure in color on wove paper, edition 55/125
    Drawing · ed. 55/125
    14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 299
    Result not publishedEst. $200–400View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Joseph Cornell, Die Weisse Frau (La Dame Blanche), 1952, metal, oil, printed paper collage and glass in a wood box construction
    Die Weisse Frau (La Dame Blanche), 1952
    Oil · Paper
    closed 4 x 9 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 23.5 x 13 cm) open 2 x 9 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (5.1 x 23.5 x 26.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    $28,980≈ £24,349≈ €27,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Joseph Cornell, The Garden Party, 1970, paper collage, pencil and watercolor on paperboard
    The Garden Party, 1970
    Watercolor · Board
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Joseph Cornell, Untitled, 1960, printed paper collage, acrylic, clay pipe, cork ball, and metal in a wood box construction
    Untitled, 1960
    Acrylic · Paper
    9 3/4 x 15 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (24.8 x 38.3 x 9.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    $137,500≈ £106,746≈ €122,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Joseph Cornell, Indirect Incognito, 1969, Collage in colors with hand-abrasions, on wove paper,
    Indirect Incognito, 1969
    Mixed media · Paper
    14 1/8 x 11 3/8 in. (35.9 x 28.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $20,000≈ £13,785≈ €17,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Joseph Cornell, Collage (Putti), circa 1950-60, Collage, on wove paper laid down to Masonite,
    Collage (Putti), circa 1950-60
    Mixed media · Paper
    S. 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $12,500≈ £8,396≈ €11,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Buddha at Sundown), 1958, Collage, on wove paper laid down to Masonite,
    Untitled (Buddha at Sundown), 1958
    Mixed media · Paper
    14 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (36.2 x 27.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    $13,750≈ £9,236≈ €12,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Joseph Cornell, Julie Spinasse, circa 1950-60, Collage, on wove paper laid down to Masonite,
    Julie Spinasse, circa 1950-60
    Mixed media · Paper
    S. 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $12,500≈ £8,396≈ €11,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Joseph Cornell, (American, 1903-1972), ink on note card and collage on paper
    (American, 1903-1972)
    Mixed media · Paper
    8 1/2 x 5 3/4in (22 x 15cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 143
    $588≈ £336≈ €492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

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