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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Untitled (L'abeille)
- signed on the reverse
gouache and colored pencil on paper collage mounted to masonite
- 12 by 9 in.
- 30.5 by 22.9 cm.
- Executed circa 1965.
Provenance
The Artist
Collection of Helen Cornell (artist's sister)
Thence by descent to present owner
Condition
Unframed. In good conditon. Cracks to surface of masonite (possibly inherent to artist's intent). Illegible inscription in pencil upper left corner. Faint cracquelure to areas of white.
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.