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Joseph Cornell
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Cornell
- Apollinaris Hotel de l'Observatoire
- signed on paper affixed to the reverse
- wood and glass box construction with acrylic, newsprint, printed paper and wood collage
- 18 1/4 by 12 1/4 by 3 1/2 in. 46.4 by 31.1 by 8.9 cm.
- Executed circa 1952.
Provenance
Helen Cornell Jagger, New York (acquired from the artist)
Helen Jagger Batcheller, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Helen Jagger Batcheller, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. All of the elements are stable and the collaged elements are well intact. There is some time staining to the paper elements of the work. The irregular surface area of the materials is due to the artist's use of found materials. There are some areas of paint loss and craquelure within the box. There is some adhesive residue visible, due 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.