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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 (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
    Photograph
    12⅞ h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $462≈ £344≈ €394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Helen Storms Cornell), c. 1966, gelatin silver print with ink and collage mounted to Masonite
    Untitled (Helen Storms Cornell), c. 1966
    Photograph · Board
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 247
    $4,826≈ £3,741≈ €4,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. 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
    Photograph
    13 h x 10⅛ w in (33 x 26 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $945≈ £784≈ €883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Joseph Cornell, The Sylph, 1967, paper collage and photograph by Harold Halma laid on Masonite, in artist's frame
    The Sylph, 1967
    Photograph · Board
    15 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (38.7 x 31.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $6,300≈ £4,533≈ €5,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Derby Hat-Big Ben), Color Heliogravure
    Untitled (Derby Hat-Big Ben)
    Photograph
    Sight: 15" x 11-1/2". Overall: 24" x 20"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1572
    $237≈ £151≈ €177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at James D. Julia ↗
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