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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 (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors with varnish stencil
    Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    14½ h x 11 w in (37 x 28 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 147
    $1,143≈ £868≈ €981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors with varnish stencil
    Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    14½ h x 11 w in (37 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 195
    $1,134≈ £870≈ €1,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Joseph Cornell, Hotel du Nord (Little Durer), 1972, screenprint in colors with varnish and stencil on Arches
    Hotel du Nord (Little Durer), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    14¾ h x 11⅛ w in (37 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $4,410≈ £3,433≈ €4,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  4. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972, screenprint in colors with varnish stencil
    Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) (from the Prints for Phoenix House portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint
    14½ h x 11 w in (37 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 147
    $2,882≈ £2,392≈ €2,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Joseph Cornell, Untitled (Landscape with Figure); and Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972, One screenprint with varnish and stencil and one photogravure in colors, on wove papers, with full margins
    Untitled (Landscape with Figure); and Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 101/125
    both I. various sizes both S. 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (49.5 x 39.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $1,260≈ £911≈ €1,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Hôtel du Nord, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 122/125
    14-7/8 x 11-1/4 in. (image) 20-7/8 x 16-1/4 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 860
    $4,000≈ £3,053≈ €3,422HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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