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 (Landscape with Figure) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972, photogravure in colors
    Untitled (Landscape with Figure) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972
    Etching
    13 h x 10⅛ w in (33 x 26 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 145
    $635≈ £482≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Derby Hat) (from the Prints for Pheonix House portfolio), 1972, photogravure in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (Derby Hat) (from the Prints for Pheonix House portfolio), 1972
    Etching · Paper
    11⅞ h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 146
    $1,143≈ £868≈ €981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
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