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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- In the Name of Jane Birkin (1-3)
- i. inscribed Jane Birkin Easter
ii. inscribed Jane Birkin Easter orange sherb moon and dated 70
iii. inscribed In the name of Jane (B.) - ink and watercolor on paper; in 3 parts
- Each: 11 by 8 1/2 in.
- Each: 27.9 by 21.5 cm.
Provenance
Gift from the artist to Donald Windham in 1970
Exhibited
New York, Matthew Marks Gallery, Tenth Anniversary Exhibition: 100 Drawings and Photographs, November - December 2001
Literature
Matthew Marks Gallery, 100 Drawings and Photographs, New York: Matthew Marks Gallery, 2001, no. 23, illustrated in color
Condition
Each work is in very good condition overall. The first has a second work stapled to the work. All three works have pale time-staining. Each have a vertical crease in the center of the sheet. There is evidence of hinging along the top and bottom of each sheet. There is evidence of subtle undulation to all three. These works have not been examined out of the frames. Each is framed under Plexiglas.
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.