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Joseph Cornell

Joseph Cornell

American · 1903–1972 · Painter, Sculptor

Joseph Cornell was an American visual artist and filmmaker, one of the pioneers and most celebrated exponents of assemblage. Influenced by the Surrealists, he was also an… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (HÔTEL DE L'ÉTOILE, SUZANNE MILLER), circa 1960, ink, pencil, printed paper and photograph collage on boardUntitled (HÔTEL DE L'ÉTOILE, SUZANNE MILLER)Phillips · $269,000≈ £186,249≈ €236,484Sign up to see
  2. Joseph Cornell, Cassiopeia #2, 1960-1961, painted wood and glass, printed paper collage, metal rods, clay pipe, cork ball, marble, mirror, driftwood and nails in a wood box constructionCassiopeia #2Phillips · $177,800≈ £140,365≈ €168,339Sign up to see
  3. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Parrot Collage; Grand Hotel de la Pomme d’Or), 1954-1955, box constructionUntitled (Parrot Collage; Grand Hotel de la Pomme d’Or)Phillips · $150,000≈ £120,443≈ €139,965Sign up to see

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  1. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Parrot Collage; Grand Hotel de la Pomme d’Or), 1954-1955, box construction
    Untitled (Parrot Collage; Grand Hotel de la Pomme d’Or), 1954-1955
    box construction
    18 7/8 x 10 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (47.9 x 27 x 8.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $150,000≈ £120,443≈ €139,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (HÔTEL DE L'ÉTOILE, SUZANNE MILLER), circa 1960, ink, pencil, printed paper and photograph collage on board
    Untitled (HÔTEL DE L'ÉTOILE, SUZANNE MILLER), circa 1960
    Photograph · Board
    11 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (29.2 x 26.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $269,000≈ £186,249≈ €236,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. 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 ↗
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