Joseph Cornell

American, 1903–1972

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Garden Party, 1970
paper collage, pencil and watercolor on paperboard
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
May 19, 2022Phillips
The Garden Party, 1970
paper collage, pencil and watercolor on paperboard
12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 170
Untitled, 1970
conch shell, book page clipping and pink salt stones in plastic Whitman Dollar container
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.4 cm)
May 19, 2022Phillips
Untitled, 1970
conch shell, book page clipping and pink salt stones in plastic Whitman Dollar container
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.4 cm)
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 169
Dovecote, 1960
mixed media in glass-faced wooden box construction (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
5 x 4 x 1 3/4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
May 19, 2022Phillips
Dovecote, 1960
mixed media in glass-faced wooden box construction (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
5 x 4 x 1 3/4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 168
Isle of Children, 1963
collage, in artist's wood frame with blue glass
collage 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 cm) framed 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm)
May 19, 2022Phillips
Isle of Children, 1963
collage, in artist's wood frame with blue glass
collage 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 cm) framed 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm)
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 167
J. Eagels Autumnal - Spring, 1965
baked painted surface, in artist’s frame (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
16 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (41.9 x 34 cm)
May 19, 2022Phillips
J. Eagels Autumnal - Spring, 1965
baked painted surface, in artist’s frame (with printed paper collage on the reverse)
16 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (41.9 x 34 cm)
May 19, 2022
Phillips • New York
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
Lot 166
Untitled (Derby Hat), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
photogravure in colors, on Rives BFK paper
33.7 x 26 cm
May 18, 2022Christie's
Untitled (Derby Hat), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
photogravure in colors, on Rives BFK paper
33.7 x 26 cm
May 18, 2022
Christie's
The Surrealist World of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs & Melvin Jacobs Online Sale
Lot 25
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, on wove paper
36.5 x 27.9 cm
May 18, 2022Christie's
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow) from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
screenprint in colors with varnish stencil, on wove paper
36.5 x 27.9 cm
May 18, 2022
Christie's
The Surrealist World of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs & Melvin Jacobs Online Sale
Lot 26
Homage to the Romantic Ballet, 1942
wood box construction with velvet, glass, photograph collage and found objects
5 x 11.7 x 8.9 cm
May 18, 2022Sotheby's
Homage to the Romantic Ballet, 1942
wood box construction with velvet, glass, photograph collage and found objects
5 x 11.7 x 8.9 cm
May 18, 2022
Sotheby's
Modern Day Auction
Lot 139
Untitled (Blue Sand Tray), 1948
wood box construction with blue sand, metal ring, ball bearing, glass and varnished French book pages
21.6 x 35.9 x 4.8 cm
May 14, 2022Christie's
Untitled (Blue Sand Tray), 1948
wood box construction with blue sand, metal ring, ball bearing, glass and varnished French book pages
21.6 x 35.9 x 4.8 cm
May 14, 2022
Christie's
The Surrealist World of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs
Lot 666
Untitled, 1932
printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments
3.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 0 5/8 in.)
Apr 28, 2022Phillips
Untitled, 1932
printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments
3.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 0 5/8 in.)
Apr 28, 2022
Phillips • London
New Now
Lot 95
Untitled (Blue Sand Tray), 1950
sand, pigment, metal, starfish, map collage and oil on panel in an artist's box
20 x 34.5 x 3.5 cm
Apr 13, 2022Christie's
Untitled (Blue Sand Tray), 1950
sand, pigment, metal, starfish, map collage and oil on panel in an artist's box
20 x 34.5 x 3.5 cm
Apr 13, 2022
Christie's
Collection Jacqueline Matisse Monnier
Lot 17
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
Screenprint in colors with varnish and stencil on wove paper
36.8 x 27.8 cm
Mar 29, 2022Bonhams
Untitled (How to Make a Rainbow), from Prints for Phoenix House, 1972
Screenprint in colors with varnish and stencil on wove paper
36.8 x 27.8 cm
Mar 29, 2022
Bonhams
Prints & Multiples
Lot 144
Untitled (Grand Hotel des Voyageurs), 1956
wood, printed paper collage, sand, metal and found objects in glass and painted wood box construction
46.4 x 27 x 9.2 cm
Nov 17, 2021Sotheby's
Untitled (Grand Hotel des Voyageurs), 1956
wood, printed paper collage, sand, metal and found objects in glass and painted wood box construction
46.4 x 27 x 9.2 cm
Nov 17, 2021
Sotheby's
Modern Day Auction
Lot 245
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil
36.6 x 27.9 cm
Nov 16, 2021Swann
How to Make a Rainbow, 1972
Color screenprint with varnish and stencil
36.6 x 27.9 cm
Nov 16, 2021
Swann
Contemporary Art
Lot 155
UntitledLandscape with Figure, 1972
Color photogravure
33 x 25.7 cm
Nov 16, 2021Swann
UntitledLandscape with Figure, 1972
Color photogravure
33 x 25.7 cm
Nov 16, 2021
Swann
Contemporary Art
Lot 156