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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Untitled, Star Chrysalis and Miss Mary Taylor: three works
- i) signed and inscribed
ii) signed, titled, inscribed and dated 1933 on the reverse
iii) titled on the reverse - photomontage mounted to paperboard
- each: 10 by 7 1/2 in.
- 25.4 by 19 cm.
- i, iii) Executed circa 1933.
Provenance
The Artist
The Collection of Helen Cornell (artist's sister)
Thence by descent to present owner
The Collection of Helen Cornell (artist's sister)
Thence by descent to present owner
Condition
i) Overall discoloration; wear to corners with some loss; pin hole upper right corner; some surface dirt.
ii) Overall discoloration; wear to corners with some loss; some surface dirt. Two dates on the reverse, one is Mar 15 1933 (in ink) and other is Dec 5 1933 (in pencil). Signature is crossed out in pencil
iii) Overall discoloration; wear to cornerswith some loss; pin hole lower left corner; some surface dirt
All three unframed.
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.