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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Untitled (For Yayoi)
- signed, dated 2-13-64 and dedicated for Yayoi on the interior of the top lid
- cardboard box, printed paper and foam ball, in 4 parts
- Overall: 1 1/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 1/8 in. 3.2 by 8.3 by 5.4 cm.
Exhibited
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Joseph Cornell, October - December 2002, cat. no. 4, n.p., illustrated in color
New York, Dickinson Roundell, The Coveter, February - March 2016, n.p., illustrated in color
New York, Dickinson Roundell, The Coveter, February - March 2016, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The printed paper and foam ball are loose within the cardboard box. There is wear to the corners and edges of the printed cardboard box. There are scattered losses to the foam ball element.
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.