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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
175,000 - 225,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Hotel de l'Etoile (Suzy's Room, for Judy Tyler)
- signed, partially titled Suzy's Room and dated July 15.57 on the reverse
- wood, metal rings, wood block, shell, nails, stamps and paper collage in glass and wood box construction
- 18 7/8 by 12 5/8 by 4 in. 47.9 by 32.1 by 10.2 cm.
Provenance
Family of Judy Tyler
Michele Birnbaum Fine Art, New York
C&M Arts, New York
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Houston
Private Collection, New York
L&M Arts, New York
Private Collection
Michele Birnbaum Fine Art, New York
C&M Arts, New York
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Houston
Private Collection, New York
L&M Arts, New York
Private Collection
Exhibited
Annville, Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania, Memory Boxes, September - October 1999
New York, Blain/Di Donna, Dada & Surrealist Objects, October - December 2013, pp. 120-121 and 142, illustrated
New York, Blain/Di Donna, Dada & Surrealist Objects, October - December 2013, pp. 120-121 and 142, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. The elements on the bottom are stable and secure. The elements hanging from the metal rod at the top move freely. There is evidence of hairline craquelure on the white painted backdrop. The white has discolored slightly in spots, particularly on the left side edge. The collaged elements are variously worn and distressed as is inherent to the nature of the found medium. The top side of the wooden box has a slight gap where it joins with the sides.
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.