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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, 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, 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  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, 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  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) ↗
  10. 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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