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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Untitled (Yellow Bird with Watch Springs)
- signed on the reverse
- oil on wood, sea shells, wood, metal and glass in box construction
- 8 3/4 by 6 1/4 by 3 3/4 in. 21.1 by 16 by 9.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
Ruth Abramas, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, New York, February 20, 1988, Lot 15
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, February 20, 1988, Lot 15
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is on good condition. There are some signs of age and wear to the exterior of the wood box construction. There is scattered cracquelure to the white painted back panel as visible in the catalogue illustration. The wood construction shows evidence of cracks and this is inherent to the artist's working method.
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.