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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Sand Tray
- signed on a label affixed to the underside
- acrylic on wood, colored sand and found metal object in wooden and glass box construction
- 1 1/2 by 11 3/4 by 8 1/4 in. 3.8 by 29.8 by 20.6 cm.
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
Richard Feigen Gallery, New York
Collection of William N. Copley, New York (acquired from the above)
Christie's, New York, 19 November 1981, Lot 133
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Collection of William N. Copley, New York (acquired from the above)
Christie's, New York, 19 November 1981, Lot 133
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Pasadena Art Museum, An Exhibition of Works by Joseph Cornell, December 1966 - February 1967, cat. no. 45
New York, James Goodman Gallery, Fall 1970, September - November 1970, cat. no. 43, illustrated
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Joseph Cornell, October - December 2002, cat. no. 9
New York, James Goodman Gallery, Fall 1970, September - November 1970, cat. no. 43, illustrated
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Joseph Cornell, October - December 2002, cat. no. 9
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The handmade box exhibits signs of wear. There are some minor surface scratches visible on the glass and two thumbprint sized drip accretions on the underside of the glass in two of the corners.
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.