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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Object
- signed, titled and dated 1939 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated 1939 twice on the dedication page
- book construction with printed paper, glass, dust and plastic spoon
- 1 1/8 by 7 by 4 3/4 in. 3 by 18 by 9.5 cm.
Provenance
Edwards James, England
Christie's, New York, May 6, 1986, lot 7
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, May 6, 1986, lot 7
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Joseph Cornell, October - December 2002, pl. 1, n.p., illustrated in color
New York, David Findlay Gallery, Putting it Together: Collage, Assemblage, Mixed Media, July 2012
New York, Allan Stone Projects, DIS-FUNCTIONAL, July - September 2014
New York, David Findlay Gallery, Putting it Together: Collage, Assemblage, Mixed Media, July 2012
New York, Allan Stone Projects, DIS-FUNCTIONAL, July - September 2014
Literature
Exh. Cat., Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Joseph Cornell et les surréalistes à New York, Dali, Duchamp, Ernst, Man Ray, 2012, cat. no. 202, p. 278, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. All elements are accounted for. There is wear throughout and evidence of separation at the book binding due to age. There is evidence of handling and very pale time staining to the interior pages. Leftover adhesive residue is evident in a few areas.
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.