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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Hotel Variant
- signed on a label affixed to the reverse
- painted wood, printed paper and found metal object in glass and wooden box construction
- 7 1/2 by 5 1/4 by 3 1/4 in. 19 by 13.3 by 8.3 cm.
- Executed circa 1956.
Provenance
Estate of the artist, New York
ACA Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Massachusetts (acquired from the above in 1987)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
ACA Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Massachusetts (acquired from the above in 1987)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, ACA Galleries, Joseph Cornell, May 1975, no. 7, p. 12, illustrated (incorrectly dated circa 1964)
Condition
There is light wear to the exterior of the handmade box, including some scattered surface abrasions, light surface scratches and a few very minor partial losses along the edges. The glass is slightly loose. Hairline craquelure is visible throughout the white painted areas, inherent to the artist’s intent. Under close inspection, a loose element can be heard moving in the construction that is not in view.
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.