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Joseph Cornell, Isle of Children, 1963, collage, in artist's wood frame with blue glass© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Isle of Children

Joseph Cornell (American, 1903–1972) · 1963

$63,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £50,716≈ €59,857

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Medium
Mixed media · Paintings all mixed media results →
As published: “collage, in artist's wood frame with blue glass”
Support
Panel
Signed / inscribed
Signed “Joseph Cornell” on a label affixed to the reverse; inscribed ““Home, poor heart, you cannot rediscover if the dream alone does not suffice.” Hölderlin” · Joseph Cornell signature
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
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)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010422)
Date
May 19, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
167
Estimate
$30,000 – $40,000 (≈ £24,151 – £32,201) (≈ €28,504 – €38,005)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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