Joseph Cornell

American, 1903–1972

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Apollinaris Hôtel de l'Observatoire, 1952
wood box construction—glass, acrylic, newsprint, printed paper and wood collage
46.6 x 31.1 x 8.9 cm
Dec 18, 2024Christie's
Apollinaris Hôtel de l'Observatoire, 1952
wood box construction—glass, acrylic, newsprint, printed paper and wood collage
46.6 x 31.1 x 8.9 cm
Dec 18, 2024
Christie's
First Open | Post-War and Contemporary Art
Lot 238
Cassiopeia #2, 1960-1961
painted wood and glass, printed paper collage, metal rods, clay pipe, cork ball, marble, mirror, driftwood and nails in a wood box construction
9 7/8 x 16 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (25.1 x 41.3 x 9.8 cm)
Nov 20, 2024Phillips
Cassiopeia #2, 1960-1961
painted wood and glass, printed paper collage, metal rods, clay pipe, cork ball, marble, mirror, driftwood and nails in a wood box construction
9 7/8 x 16 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (25.1 x 41.3 x 9.8 cm)
Nov 20, 2024
Phillips • New York
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 128
Hotel du Nord, 1972
screenprint in colors with stencil and varnish additions, on wove paper
37.5 x 28.3 cm
Nov 19, 2024Christie's
Hotel du Nord, 1972
screenprint in colors with stencil and varnish additions, on wove paper
37.5 x 28.3 cm
Nov 19, 2024
Christie's
Graphic Century: Featuring Exceptional Impressions from The Alan and Marianne Schwartz Collection
Lot 175
Untitled (Music Box), 1953
box construction—wood, ink, printed paper, newsprint, and postage stamp collage and musical instrument
7.9 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm
Jul 17, 2024Christie's
Untitled (Music Box), 1953
box construction—wood, ink, printed paper, newsprint, and postage stamp collage and musical instrument
7.9 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm
Jul 17, 2024
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 143
Untitled, 1955
painted box construction with wood, metal, nails and printed paper collage
12.7 x 23.5 x 8.3 cm
Jul 9, 2024Sotheby's
Untitled, 1955
painted box construction with wood, metal, nails and printed paper collage
12.7 x 23.5 x 8.3 cm
Jul 9, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 89
Jaune de Naples, 1958
printed paper collage and graphite on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Jun 4, 2024Christie's
Jaune de Naples, 1958
printed paper collage and graphite on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Jun 4, 2024
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 51
Jaune de Naples
printed paper collage and graphite on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 21, 2024Christie's
Jaune de Naples
printed paper collage and graphite on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 21, 2024
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 51
Untitled (Medici Prince Variant), 1952
wood box construction — wood, glass, oil, gouache, plastic ball, jacks and printed paper collage
43.8 x 27.3 x 11.4 cm
May 16, 2024Christie's
Untitled (Medici Prince Variant), 1952
wood box construction — wood, glass, oil, gouache, plastic ball, jacks and printed paper collage
43.8 x 27.3 x 11.4 cm
May 16, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 23172 20th Century Evening Sale
Lot 13 B
Untitled
mixed media collage on board
27.9 x 19.7 cm
May 11, 2024Bonhams
Untitled
mixed media collage on board
27.9 x 19.7 cm
May 11, 2024
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 27
Untitled (Sun Box), 1958
wood, glass, metal rod, nails, brass rings, cork ball, pressed tin, seashell, clay pipe and tempera in a wooden box
25.4 x 39.4 x 9.5 cm
Apr 17, 2024Sotheby's
Untitled (Sun Box), 1958
wood, glass, metal rod, nails, brass rings, cork ball, pressed tin, seashell, clay pipe and tempera in a wooden box
25.4 x 39.4 x 9.5 cm
Apr 17, 2024
Sotheby's
Art Moderne et Contemporain Day Auction
Lot 162
Sans titre, 1933
cardboard box, glass, photographic print, wood, metal, metal beads
13.0 x 10.5 x 2.0 cm
Mar 27, 2024Bonhams
Sans titre, 1933
cardboard box, glass, photographic print, wood, metal, metal beads
13.0 x 10.5 x 2.0 cm
Mar 27, 2024
Bonhams
100 Years of Surrealism
Lot 20
Constellation Variant, 1955
wood box construction—wood, glass, metal, mixed media collage, nails and paint
20.6 x 32.1 x 8.9 cm
Mar 13, 2024Christie's
Constellation Variant, 1955
wood box construction—wood, glass, metal, mixed media collage, nails and paint
20.6 x 32.1 x 8.9 cm
Mar 13, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 22899 Post-War to Present
Lot 170
Untitled (Requires Blue Glass), 1958
printed paper collage on board, in artist's frame
18.1 x 23.5 cm
Mar 13, 2024Christie's
Untitled (Requires Blue Glass), 1958
printed paper collage on board, in artist's frame
18.1 x 23.5 cm
Mar 13, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 22899 Post-War to Present
Lot 207
"The Journeying Sun" for Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1963
printed paper collage, in artist's frame
29.2 x 36.5 cm
Mar 13, 2024Christie's
"The Journeying Sun" for Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1963
printed paper collage, in artist's frame
29.2 x 36.5 cm
Mar 13, 2024
Christie's
Live Auction 22899 Post-War to Present
Lot 208
Video, Ergo, Sum, 1960
wooden box construction
22.9 x 37.5 x 9.5 cm
Mar 1, 2024Sotheby's
Video, Ergo, Sum, 1960
wooden box construction
22.9 x 37.5 x 9.5 cm
Mar 1, 2024
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 75
Now, Voyager..., 1966
printed paper, ink, and crayon on board
29.2 x 22.2 cm
Dec 14, 2023Christie's
Now, Voyager..., 1966
printed paper, ink, and crayon on board
29.2 x 22.2 cm
Dec 14, 2023
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 56
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil on white wove paper
36.6 x 27.9 cm
Nov 16, 2023Swann
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil on white wove paper
36.6 x 27.9 cm
Nov 16, 2023
Swann
Contemporary Art
Lot 128
Untitled (Harlequin), 1951
box construction with painted wood, natural wood, metal, paper and found objects
45.4 x 28.1 x 12.1 cm
Nov 14, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled (Harlequin), 1951
box construction with painted wood, natural wood, metal, paper and found objects
45.4 x 28.1 x 12.1 cm
Nov 14, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern Evening Auction
Lot 33
Untitled (Celestial Navigation Series), 1960
painted wood box construction with balls, nails, metal ring, pins, wood and paper and newspaper collage
18.7 x 28.6 x 7.3 cm
Nov 14, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled (Celestial Navigation Series), 1960
painted wood box construction with balls, nails, metal ring, pins, wood and paper and newspaper collage
18.7 x 28.6 x 7.3 cm
Nov 14, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern Day Auction
Lot 134
Untitled (Blue Sand Fountain), 1950
painted wood box construction with balls, nails, wood, sand, broken glass and newspaper collage
36.5 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm
Nov 14, 2023Sotheby's
Untitled (Blue Sand Fountain), 1950
painted wood box construction with balls, nails, wood, sand, broken glass and newspaper collage
36.5 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm
Nov 14, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern Day Auction
Lot 233
The View at Ostend, 1957
wood box construction—glass, marble, wood, plastic, metal, nails, printed paper collage and paint
22.3 x 32.5 x 12.9 cm
Nov 10, 2023Christie's
The View at Ostend, 1957
wood box construction—glass, marble, wood, plastic, metal, nails, printed paper collage and paint
22.3 x 32.5 x 12.9 cm
Nov 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22056 Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 229
Via Parmigianino (for Allegra), 1956
box construction - wood, glass, oil and printed paper collage
31.4 x 21.1 x 8.5 cm
Oct 13, 2023Sotheby's
Via Parmigianino (for Allegra), 1956
box construction - wood, glass, oil and printed paper collage
31.4 x 21.1 x 8.5 cm
Oct 13, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 250
Hotel Tudor CHERUBINO, 1952
wood box construction—stained wood, glass, metal, nails, painted wooden balls and printed paper collage
46.0 x 31.1 x 11.4 cm
Sep 29, 2023Christie's
Hotel Tudor CHERUBINO, 1952
wood box construction—stained wood, glass, metal, nails, painted wooden balls and printed paper collage
46.0 x 31.1 x 11.4 cm
Sep 29, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22052 Post-War to Present
Lot 221
Untitled (Medici Boy), 1950
paper and printed paper collage on panel
32.7 x 17.8 cm
Sep 29, 2023Christie's
Untitled (Medici Boy), 1950
paper and printed paper collage on panel
32.7 x 17.8 cm
Sep 29, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22052 Post-War to Present
Lot 222
Hôtel de l'Etoile (Juan Gris Series), 1955
painted wood box construction with metal rods, rings, nails, mirror, wood, plastic ball and paper collage
49.5 x 30.5 x 11.4 cm
Sep 28, 2023Sotheby's
Hôtel de l'Etoile (Juan Gris Series), 1955
painted wood box construction with metal rods, rings, nails, mirror, wood, plastic ball and paper collage
49.5 x 30.5 x 11.4 cm
Sep 28, 2023
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 51
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow); Untitled (Landscape with Figure), 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, on Arches Cover paper; photogravure in colors, on Arches White Cover paper
49.5 x 39.2 cm
Jul 19, 2023Christie's
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow); Untitled (Landscape with Figure), 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, on Arches Cover paper; photogravure in colors, on Arches White Cover paper
49.5 x 39.2 cm
Jul 19, 2023
Christie's
Contemporary Edition
Lot 36
Les Alarmes Des Chattes, 1969
paper collage, graphite and colored pencil on paper
33.8 x 28.2 cm
Jul 18, 2023Christie's
Les Alarmes Des Chattes, 1969
paper collage, graphite and colored pencil on paper
33.8 x 28.2 cm
Jul 18, 2023
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 155
Hotel du Nord, 1972
Color screenprint on wove paper
37.47 x 27.94 cm
Jun 8, 2023Swann
Hotel du Nord, 1972
Color screenprint on wove paper
37.47 x 27.94 cm
Jun 8, 2023
Swann
Contemporary Art: Featuring the Collection of Norman Dolph
Lot 81
Untitled (Medici Boy), 1962
photostat and paper collage on board with graphite, ink and stain, behind amber glass
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 18, 2023Christie's
Untitled (Medici Boy), 1962
photostat and paper collage on board with graphite, ink and stain, behind amber glass
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 18, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22518 A Century of Art: The Gerald Fineberg Collection Part II
Lot 901
Untitled (Zizi Jeanmaire Lobster Ballet), 1949
wood box construction—wood, glass, plastic lobsters, acrylic mesh, cardboard, printed paper collage, foil and glitter
22.2 x 38.1 x 9.5 cm
May 18, 2023Christie's
Untitled (Zizi Jeanmaire Lobster Ballet), 1949
wood box construction—wood, glass, plastic lobsters, acrylic mesh, cardboard, printed paper collage, foil and glitter
22.2 x 38.1 x 9.5 cm
May 18, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22518 A Century of Art: The Gerald Fineberg Collection Part II
Lot 902
Untitled (Soap Bubble Set Variant), 1956
wood box construction–wood, glass, port glass, sand, metal, nails, stamps and printed paper collage
21.0 x 35.5 x 11.7 cm
May 18, 2023Christie's
Untitled (Soap Bubble Set Variant), 1956
wood box construction–wood, glass, port glass, sand, metal, nails, stamps and printed paper collage
21.0 x 35.5 x 11.7 cm
May 18, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22518 A Century of Art: The Gerald Fineberg Collection Part II
Lot 935
Lapis Lazuli (W.B. Yeats) to Francesca, 1964
paper collage with coin on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 18, 2023Christie's
Lapis Lazuli (W.B. Yeats) to Francesca, 1964
paper collage with coin on board
30.5 x 22.9 cm
May 18, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22518 A Century of Art: The Gerald Fineberg Collection Part II
Lot 936
Untitled (Medici Variant), 1954
wood box construction–wood, tinted glass, paint, nails, marbled paper and printed paper collage
47.3 x 28.6 x 11.1 cm
May 17, 2023Christie's
Untitled (Medici Variant), 1954
wood box construction–wood, tinted glass, paint, nails, marbled paper and printed paper collage
47.3 x 28.6 x 11.1 cm
May 17, 2023
Christie's
A Century of Art: The Gerald Fineberg Collection Part I
Lot 53 C
Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, and two photogravures, on Rives BFK paper
49.5 x 39.4 cm
Apr 25, 2023Christie's
Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, and two photogravures, on Rives BFK paper
49.5 x 39.4 cm
Apr 25, 2023
Christie's
The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples: Online
Lot 423
Hotel du Nord, 1972
screenprint in colors, on arches paper
37.8 x 28.6 cm
Apr 25, 2023Christie's
Hotel du Nord, 1972
screenprint in colors, on arches paper
37.8 x 28.6 cm
Apr 25, 2023
Christie's
The Sale of the Century: An Important Corporate Collection of Prints and Multiples: Online
Lot 422
Box 2, 1960
Rectangular card stock match box with collage, partially painted wishbone and two wooden beads
8.89 x 5.38 x 2.54 cm
Mar 23, 2023Swann
Box 2, 1960
Rectangular card stock match box with collage, partially painted wishbone and two wooden beads
8.89 x 5.38 x 2.54 cm
Mar 23, 2023
Swann
19th & 20th Century Art: Featuring Dada & Surrealism
Lot 181
Untitled (Dresser Object), 1961
Collaged and painted object with three card stock match boxes (two with plastic beads, wooden stick and part of a pencil) and a wooden paint stirrer
18.08 x 5.72 x 1.91 cm
Mar 23, 2023Swann
Untitled (Dresser Object), 1961
Collaged and painted object with three card stock match boxes (two with plastic beads, wooden stick and part of a pencil) and a wooden paint stirrer
18.08 x 5.72 x 1.91 cm
Mar 23, 2023
Swann
19th & 20th Century Art: Featuring Dada & Surrealism
Lot 182
Box 1, 1963
Small collaged card stock token box with lid, one clear plastic capsule with a toy ring and a pen and ink note
8.26 x 5.72 x 3.81 cm
Mar 23, 2023Swann
Box 1, 1963
Small collaged card stock token box with lid, one clear plastic capsule with a toy ring and a pen and ink note
8.26 x 5.72 x 3.81 cm
Mar 23, 2023
Swann
19th & 20th Century Art: Featuring Dada & Surrealism
Lot 183
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil
36.83 x 27.94 cm
Mar 23, 2023Swann
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil
36.83 x 27.94 cm
Mar 23, 2023
Swann
19th & 20th Century Art: Featuring Dada & Surrealism
Lot 253
Untitled (Derby Hat), 1972
Color photogravure
33.66 x 26.67 cm
Mar 23, 2023Swann
Untitled (Derby Hat), 1972
Color photogravure
33.66 x 26.67 cm
Mar 23, 2023
Swann
19th & 20th Century Art: Featuring Dada & Surrealism
Lot 254
Untitled, 1950
box construction—stained wood, glass, printed papers, mirror, chain, wax and red plastic ball
40.0 x 28.4 x 12.7 cm
Mar 10, 2023Christie's
Untitled, 1950
box construction—stained wood, glass, printed papers, mirror, chain, wax and red plastic ball
40.0 x 28.4 x 12.7 cm
Mar 10, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 21759 Post-War to Present
Lot 152
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow); Untitled (Landscape with Figure), 1972
screenprint in colors, with varnish stencil, on Arches Cover paper; photogravure in colors, on Arches White Cover paper
36.5 x 27.9 cm
Mar 8, 2023Christie's
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow); Untitled (Landscape with Figure), 1972
screenprint in colors, with varnish stencil, on Arches Cover paper; photogravure in colors, on Arches White Cover paper
36.5 x 27.9 cm
Mar 8, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 21664 Contemporary Edition: New York: Featuring the Collection of Kenwal Steel in Support of GLAAD
Lot 60
Apollinaris Hôtel de l'Observatoire, 1952
mixed media box construction
46.6 x 31.1 x 8.9 cm
Feb 17, 2023Bonhams
Apollinaris Hôtel de l'Observatoire, 1952
mixed media box construction
46.6 x 31.1 x 8.9 cm
Feb 17, 2023
Bonhams
Post War & Contemporary Art
Lot 13
Rainforest, 1959
printed paper collage mounted to masonite
29.5 x 38.7 cm
Feb 17, 2023Bonhams
Rainforest, 1959
printed paper collage mounted to masonite
29.5 x 38.7 cm
Feb 17, 2023
Bonhams
Post War & Contemporary Art
Lot 14
Christine Kaufman, 1964
printed paper collage, stamps, marker, ink and graphite on Masonite
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Dec 14, 2022Christie's
Christine Kaufman, 1964
printed paper collage, stamps, marker, ink and graphite on Masonite
30.5 x 22.9 cm
Dec 14, 2022
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 74
Die Weisse Frau (La Dame Blanche), 1952
metal, oil, printed paper collage and glass in a wood box construction
closed 4 x 9 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 23.5 x 13 cm) open 2 x 9 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (5.1 x 23.5 x 26.4 cm)
Nov 16, 2022Phillips
Die Weisse Frau (La Dame Blanche), 1952
metal, oil, printed paper collage and glass in a wood box construction
closed 4 x 9 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 23.5 x 13 cm) open 2 x 9 1/4 x 10 3/8 in. (5.1 x 23.5 x 26.4 cm)
Nov 16, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 236
The View at Ostend, 1954
metal rods, ring, nails, glass, plastic ball and shells in glass and painted wood box construction
21.6 x 28.6 x 9.8 cm
Nov 15, 2022Sotheby's
The View at Ostend, 1954
metal rods, ring, nails, glass, plastic ball and shells in glass and painted wood box construction
21.6 x 28.6 x 9.8 cm
Nov 15, 2022
Sotheby's
Modern Day Auction
Lot 313
Lead-clue to the Houdini Disappearing Elephant act, 1967
paper collage laid on Masonite
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Sep 28, 2022Phillips
Lead-clue to the Houdini Disappearing Elephant act, 1967
paper collage laid on Masonite
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Sep 28, 2022
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 71
Missing Girl, 1962
double-sided newsprint and paper collage laid on Masonite
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Sep 28, 2022Phillips
Missing Girl, 1962
double-sided newsprint and paper collage laid on Masonite
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
Sep 28, 2022
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 70
Untitled (Hotel Sun Series), 1960
mixed media
43 x 27 x 13 cm
Sep 23, 2022Sotheby's
Untitled (Hotel Sun Series), 1960
mixed media
43 x 27 x 13 cm
Sep 23, 2022
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 438