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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, J. Eagels Autumnal - Spring, 1965, baked painted surface, in artist’s frame (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
    J. Eagels Autumnal - Spring, 1965
    Print (other) · Paper
    16 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (41.9 x 34 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $47,880≈ £38,545≈ €45,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Dovecote, 1960, mixed media in glass-faced wooden box construction (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
    Dovecote, 1960
    Print (other) · Paper
    5 x 4 x 1 3/4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $63,000≈ £50,716≈ €59,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Joseph Cornell, Untitled, 1932-40, printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments
    Untitled, 1932-40
    Print (other) · Board
    3.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 0 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Buddha at Sundown), 1958, paper collaged on printed paper laid on Masonite
    Untitled (Buddha at Sundown), 1958
    Print (other) · Board
    14 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (36.8 x 27.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Joseph Cornell, Collage (Putti), circa 1950-60, paper collaged on printed paper laid on Masonite
    Collage (Putti), circa 1950-60
    Print (other) · Board
    11 7/8 x 9 in. (30.2 x 22.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
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