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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Soap Bubble Set (Eclipsing Binary, Algol with Magnitude Changes)
- signed and titled on the reverse
- painted wood and glass box construction with metal rods, ring, nails, glass, plastic ball, clay pipe and collaged elements
- 10 by 14 by 3 3/4 in. 25.4 by 35.6 by 9.5 cm.
- Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
ACA Galleries, New York
Mrs. Edward Halper, Illinois
Private Collection
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 1986, lot 50
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, ACA Galleries, Joseph Cornell, May 1975, cat. no. 14, illustrated
New York, Whitney Downtown, 25 Stills: Exhibition of Still Lifes, 1975
New York, Whitney Downtown, 25 Stills: Exhibition of Still Lifes, 1975
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence overall wear inherent to the original state of the found objects and the artist's aesthetic, as is common for Cornell's work. There is a small loss to the upper right corner as well some wear to the edges of the exterior box as is to be expected for a work of this age. The interior of the box presents 4 large cracks and fine craquelure throughout, with 3 losses in the lower and upper sides, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is evidence of oxidation the metal elements. The collage elements appear to be stable and secure.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.