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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Tina Sister Piece
- signed, titled and inscribed Draco Trumpeteer on the reverse
- painted wood and glass box construction with metal, printed paper collage and sand
- 7 1/4 by 10 5/8 by 3 in.
- 18.4 by 27 by 7.6 cm.
- Executed circa 1965.
Provenance
Helen Batcheller, niece of the artist (gifted by the artist)
Edward Flower, Bay Shore, Long Island
Private Collection
Joshua Strychalski, New York
Parsons-Truman Gallery, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in April 1976)
Edward Flower, Bay Shore, Long Island
Private Collection
Joshua Strychalski, New York
Parsons-Truman Gallery, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in April 1976)
Condition
This sculpture is in excellent condition. On the reverse, there is a large paper collage element, depicting a woman's portrait, which has a small ΒΌ inch loss to the bottom edge of the paper, located 3 3/8 inches from the bottom left corner. All collage elements and objects appear secure and stable. Signs of wear to the box and found elements are original to the artist's intent.
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.