Edward Corbett Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edward Corbett Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 05, 2025
Edward Corbett, 1919-1971, Provincetown VIII (August #8), Oil on Canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Edward Corbett 1919-1971 Provincetown VIII (August #8) Oil on Canvas Dated 1969, bears label verso from Grace Borgenicht Gallery Inc, 1018 Madison Ave, New York NY. Signed on stretcher.
Nye & Company
Feb. 08, 2025
EDWARD M. CORBETT (American 1919-1971) "Summer 1964, Washington, D.C.," 1964
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
EDWARD M. CORBETT (American 1919-1971) "Summer 1964, Washington, D.C.," 1964, oil on canvas, with labels on reverse from Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York, San Francisco Museum of Art and Art Lending Service, and The Museum of Modern Art, New York. 30" x 25" Frame: 31" x 26"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jan. 22, 2025
Edward Corbett, 1919-1971, Washington DC 2/71, Acrylic on Paper
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edward Corbett 1919-1971 Washington DC 2/71 Acrylic on Paper Dated 1971, bears label verso from Grace Borgenicht Gallery Inc, 1018 Madison Ave, New York NY. Signed u.r.
Nye & Company
Jan. 22, 2025
Edward Corbett, 1919-1971, Provincetown VIII (August #8), Oil on Canvas
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Edward Corbett 1919-1971 Provincetown VIII (August #8) Oil on Canvas Dated 1969, bears label verso from Grace Borgenicht Gallery Inc, 1018 Madison Ave, New York NY. Signed on stretcher.
Nye & Company
Jan. 15, 2024
Edward Corbett (1919-1971): Two-sided Study; God!; and Head, Provincetown
Est: $600 - $800
Three ink on paper, two-sided drawing signed 'Corbett' upper left, dated 1965 lower right, inscribed 'For Hayden' lower left, others unsigned, Head, Provincetown with labels from Grace Borgenicht Gallery, NY and Acme Fine Art and Design, Boston, MA.; and Fiddler, woodcut in colors on thin paper, 1935, signed and dated in pencil. 14 x 11 in. (sheet), 19 3/4 x 16 in. (frame), two 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (sight), 11 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (frame), 8 x 5 3/4 in. (sight), 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (frame). From the Collection of Christopher English Walling
STAIR
Sep. 07, 2023
Edward Corbett (1919-1971): Two-sided Study; God!; and Head, Provincetown
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Three ink on paper, two-sided drawing signed 'Corbett' upper left, dated 1965 lower right, inscribed 'For Hayden' lower left, others unsigned, Head, Provincetown with labels from Grace Borgenicht Gallery, NY and Acme Fine Art and Design, Boston, MA.; and Fiddler, woodcut in colors on thin paper, 1935, signed and dated in pencil. 14 x 11 in. (sheet), 19 3/4 x 16 in. (frame), two 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (sight), 11 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (frame), 8 x 5 3/4 in. (sight), 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (frame). From the Collection of Christopher English Walling
STAIR
Jul. 18, 2023
EDWARD CORBETT (1919-1971) Provincetown oil on canvas 72 x 54 in. (182.9 x
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
EDWARD CORBETT (1919-1971) Provincetown oil on canvas 72 x 54 in. (182.9 x 137.2 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2022
Edward Corbett (1919-1971): Two-sided Study; God!; and Head, Provincetown
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Three ink on paper, two-sided drawing signed 'Corbett' upper left, dated 1965 lower right, inscribed 'For Hayden' lower left, others unsigned, Head, Provincetown with labels from Grace Borgenicht Gallery, NY and Acme Fine Art and Design, Boston, MA.; and Fiddler, woodcut in colors on thin paper, 1935, signed and dated in pencil. 14 x 11 in. (sheet), 19 3/4 x 16 in. (frame), two 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (sight), 11 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (frame), 8 x 5 3/4 in. (sight), 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (frame). From the Collection of Christopher English Walling
STAIR
Feb. 18, 2022
EDWARD CORBETT (1919-1971) AFTERNOON - THE CARRARA MOUNTAINS
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Olio su tavola, cm. 21x46. Firma in basso a sinistra. Sul verso: antico cartiglio manoscritto con dettagli dell'opera e dell'autore.
Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
May. 19, 2021
Edward Corbett, Untitled
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Edward Corbett Untitled c. 1950 oil on canvas 24 h × 30 w in (61 × 76 cm) Signed to lower left 'Corbett'. Provenance: Private Collection, San Francisco | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email [email protected] to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 12, 2021
EDWARD CORBETT , AMERICAN (1919-1971) PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Abstract acrylic on paper. Signed, dated 1970 lower left. With Grace Borgenicht Gallery NYC label verso with information. Dimensions: (Frame) H 27.5" x W 31.5", (Sight) H 21" x W 26" Condition: Slight toning to the mat. Some frame scratches.
Westport Auction
Jun. 13, 2020
Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971), Provincetown
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971), Provincetown oil on canvas, signed on the verso, retains partial gallery label to the verso, second label reading \\\"Edward Corbett Provincetown 1959\\\" is affixed to proper left edge of original frame. Edward Corbett was an Abstract Expressionist artist whose work was inspired by the various places he lived and traveled throughout the United States. Like Provincetown that is offered here, he often titled his paintings after the location of inspiration.CorbettÂ’s paintings are present in a number of major museum collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. DOA 41.5 x 61.5 in. Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York
Leland Little Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
(Attributed to) Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Mixed Media
Est: $100 - $150
(Attributed to) Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Mixed Media Undated, signed lower right, mixed media ink drawing having a watercolor wash and touches of metallic ink, depicting the bow and figurehead of a ship Condition: Very Good to Good, light dirt accumulation overall; not examined out of the frame Height: 8.00 inches, Width: 4.25 inches (art - sight) Weight: 1.61 ozt. (total weigh of necklace) Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 2:17 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5
Leonard Auction
May. 19, 2019
(Attributed to) Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Mixed Media
Est: $200 - $300
(Attributed to) Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Mixed Media Undated, signed lower right, mixed media ink drawing having a watercolor wash and touches of metallic ink, depicting the bow and figurehead of a ship Condition: Very Good, light dirt accumulation overall; not examined out of the frame Height: 8.00 inches, Width: 4.25 inches (sight) Frame Size: 17.75 inches by 13.75 inches Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping quote. Approximate Sale Time: 12:58 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5
Leonard Auction
May. 18, 2019
Edward Corbett Exhibited Oil Painting 1947
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Oil painting by Edward Corbett dated 1947 exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Art. Exhibition lablel verso. Title: Untitled (abstraction) Date: 1947 Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board Measures: 31.75 inches x 37.5 inches x 1.75 inches overall including framing. Notes: Unsigned. Multiple exhibition labels verso. Provenance: From the collection of San Francisco architecture critic, art collector, activist and writer Allan Temko. About the artist: Edward Corbett (American 1919-1971) was an American modernist artist born in Chicago, Illinois. Corbett was the son of an US Armed Forces officer and spent some of his youth in the American Southwest, as well as in the Ohio and the Philippines. In 1936 Corbett began art studies at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco and studied there until 1941. Corbett himself served in the US Army and was a merchant marine during World War II. Post WWII Corbett spent a year in New York where he joined the American Abstract Artists group. Corbett returned to California in 1946 to teach at San Francisco State College, then at California School of Fine Arts, then at the University of California, Berkeley from 1947 to 1950. Corbett taught at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts from 1953 to 1963, then at the University of California, Santa Barbara, 1967-1968. Corbett later lived in Washington, D.C. Corbett showed his work at many gallery and exhibitions throughout his life including : The 68th Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition of the San Francisco Art Association, San Francisco Museum of Art in 1949; La Galeria Escondido, Taos, in 1951; Action 1, the Merry-Go-Round Building, Santa Monica Pier in 1955; Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York, 1954, 1956, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968; the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis in 1961; and the San Francisco Museum of Art, 1969; and more. Edward CorbettÂs works are held by The Oakland Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Smithsonian Institution, among others.
The Modern Art Exchange
May. 18, 2019
Edward Corbett Bay Area Figurative Lithograph
Est: $600 - $800
Rare figurative lithograph by San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist artist Edward Corbett. Untitled. (male portrait). Published by Collectors Press, 1967/72. In the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Lithography on paper 1967-72 Measures 25" x 22" Signed and numbered lower right Not framed or matted Provenance: from a San Francisco estate Good condition. One small light spot at lower edge that may not be intentional
The Modern Art Exchange
Jun. 06, 2018
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Provincetown #1, 1962
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Provincetown #1, 1962 Oil on canvas 40 x 50 Provenance: The artist By descent from the above Exhibited: San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Museum of Art, Edward Corbett: A Retrospective, April 4 - May 4, 1969 Richmond, CA, Richmond Art Center, Edward Corbett: A Retrospective, Sept. 23 - Nov. 18, 1990 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2018
EDWARD M. CORBETT New Mexico #34.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
EDWARD M. CORBETT New Mexico #34. Color pastels and charcoal on paper, 1954. 880x570 mm; 34 1/2x22 1/2 inches, full margins. Signed and dated in pencil, upper right recto. Ex-collection Grace Borghenicht Gallery, New York, with the label on the frame back.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 18, 2017
Lot of 3, Edward Corbett
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 3) Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971), Untitled (Male Torso), circa 1945, lithograph, Untitled (Jester), 1962, ink on paper, signed and dated upper left, Untitled (Runner), circa 1960, ink on paper, signed and dated lower right, overall (largest/framed): 25"h x 19"w. Provenance: Each exhibited John Natsoulas Gallery/ Ex-collection Alan Temko.
Clars Auctions
Aug. 22, 2017
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown No. 1
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown No. 1 oil on canvas 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.) Painted in 1962.
Christie's
Jul. 26, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Anxiety Clusters
Est: $600 - $900
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Anxiety Clusters Signed Corbett (lr), inscribed as titled (ll), inscribed 32-32 Wash. D.C. Med. Center (lr) Ink on paper 12 x 8 7/8 inches Provenance: Acme Fine Art, Boston C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 07, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Painting for Puritans Y, 1968
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Painting for Puritans Y, 1968 Oil on canvas 40 x 29 3/4 inches Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York Exhibited: Edward Corbett: A Retrospective, Apr. 4 - May 4, 1969, San Francisco Museum of Art, San Francisco Days Lumberyard Studios: 1915-1972, Sep. 19 - Nov. 15, 2009, ACME Fine Art, Boston C
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Jun. 07, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Washington, DC 1968 (Stripe Black), 1969
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Washington, DC 1968 (Stripe Black), 1969 Acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 inches Exhibited: Edward Corbett: A Retrospective, Mar 28 - May 4, 1969, San Francisco Museum of Art, San Francisco C
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Mar. 29, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Anxiety Clusters
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Anxiety Clusters Signed Corbett (lr), inscribed as titled (ll), inscribed 32-32 Wash. D.C. Med. Center (lr) Ink on paper 12 x 8 7/8 inches Provenance: Acme Fine Art, Boston C
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Mar. 29, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 (i) Drawing #38, 1957
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 (i) Drawing #38, 1957 Signed Corbett and dated 1957 (ll) Ink on paper Sight size 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York (ii) Drawing #33, 1956 Signed Corbett and dated 1956 (ll) Ink on paper Sight size 9 1/4 x 12 inches Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York C
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Mar. 29, 2017
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Painting for Puritans II, 1968
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Painting for Puritans II, 1968 Signed Corbett and dated 1968 on the reverse Oil and collage on canvas 29 3/4 x 40 inches Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York C
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Oct. 27, 2016
Edward Corbett, “Anxiety Clusters,” Drawing, Mid-20th Century
Est: $2,200 - $2,860
Ink on paper USA, mid-20th century Edward Corbett (1919–1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Signed by the artist, titled, and inscribed in ink along lower edge, recto Provenance: Acme Fine Art and Design, Boston Work dimensions: 11 x 8 in (27.94 x 20.32 cm) Framed dimensions: 16 ½ x 13 x ⅝ in (41.91 x 33.02 x 1.59 cm) Very good condition Edward Corbett’s appropriately-titled “Anxiety Clusters” portrays an unusually frenzied side of the artist, famous for his more subdued Abstract Expressionist paintings in moody colors. Edward Corbett (American, 1919–1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition In overall very good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Oct. 27, 2016
Edward Corbett, “Washington D.C. 1968 (Stripe Black),” 1968
Est: $6,500 - $8,450
Acrylic on canvas USA, 1968 Edward Corbett (1919-1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Unsigned. Exhibition label affixed to verso. Work dimensions: 40 ¼ x 30 in (102.24 x 76.2 cm) Framed dimensions: 41 ¼ x 31 x 1 ½ in (104.78 x 78.74 x 3.81 cm) Very good condition. Edward Corbett (American, b.1919 - d.1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition Report In overall very good condition. Very minor paint loss to upper edge of canvas. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Oct. 27, 2016
Edward Corbett, “Untitled #38”, Work on Paper, 1957
Est: $1,800 - $2,340
Ink on paper USA, 1957 Edward Corbett (1919–1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Signed and dated “Corbett, 1957” on lower left, recto. Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York Dimensions: 9 ½ x 12 ½ in (24.13 x 31.75 cm) Good condition. Edward Corbett (American, 1919–1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition Report In overall good condition with spots of foxing. Discoloration of paper commensurate to age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Oct. 27, 2016
Edward Corbett, “Untitled #33”, Work on Paper, 1956
Est: $1,800 - $2,340
Ink on paper USA, 1956 Edward Corbett (1919–1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Signed “Corbett, 1956” in black ink on lower, recto. Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York Sheet dimensions: 9 ¼ x 12 in (23.5 x 30.48 cm) Mat dimensions: 15 x 20 in (38.1 x 50.8 cm) Very good condition. Edward Corbett (American, 1919–1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition Report In overall very good condition. Discoloration around edges with minor handling marks commensurate to age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Oct. 27, 2016
Edward Corbett, “Painting for Puritans II,” Oil on Canvas, 1968
Est: $3,800 - $4,940
Oil on canvas USA, 1968 Edward Corbett (1919-1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Signed and dated “Corbett, 1968” on verso. Provenance: Grace Borgenicht, New York Work dimensions: 29 ¾ x 40 in (75.57 x 101.6 cm) Framed dimensions: 30 ¾ x 41 x 1 ¼ (78.11 x 104.14 x 3.18 cm) Good condition. Edward Corbett (American, b.1919 - d.1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition Report In overall good condition. Retouching to upper left corner, left edge, and lower edge. Minor staining to lower left quadrant. Marks on lower left and center right quadrants. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Jul. 26, 2016
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown, No. 6
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown, No. 6 oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm.) Painted in 1960.
Christie's
Jul. 26, 2016
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown No. 1
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EDWARD CORBETT (AMERICAN, 1919-1971) Provincetown No. 1 oil on canvas 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.) Painted in 1962.
Christie's
Jun. 10, 2016
Edward Corbett, ‘Untitled’, Acrylic on Canvas, 1963
Est: $1,500 - $1,950
Oil on canvas USA, 1962 Edward Corbett (1919-1971) – American Abstract Expressionist artist Dedicated from the artist ‘For Rosemond for Christmas 1963’ and dated on the verso Dimensions: 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm) Framed dimensions: 25 x 20 ¾ in. (63.5 x 52.7 cm) Very good condition Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Exhibition History University of Maryland Art Gallery, College Park, MD with label on verso of frame. Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Born in Chicago, painter Edward Corbett studied at the California School of Fine Arts and moved to New York where he joined the Abstract Expressionist movement. He later moved back to California where he taught at his alma mater followed by several other universities across the country. His abstracted landscapes are found in numerous collections across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., and Museum of Modern Art, NY. Condition In overall very good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Jun. 23, 2015
Taos #20
Est: $800 - $1,200
Edward Corbett (American, 1919-1971) Taos #20 signed, dated and titled 'Corbett Taos -1952' (upper right) gouache, charcoal and crayon on paper 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.) Executed in 1952.
Christie's
Mar. 21, 2014
Edward Corbett (1919-1971): Provincetown Drawing 1962
Est: $200 - $300
Edward Corbett (1919-1971): Provincetown Drawing 1962 Craypas on paper, signed and dated, inscribed 'October 1962 / 3' on the reverse, with label from the Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York. 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (sight), 21 1/2 x 19 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 08, 2013
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Washington D.C. #1, 1971
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Edward Corbett American, 1919-1971 Washington D.C. #1, 1971 Signed Corbett, dated March/1971 and inscribed as titled on stretcher Oil on canvas 50 x 40 inches (127 x 101.6 cm) Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, Inc., New York C
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Oct. 29, 2009
EDWARD JOHN CORBETT British (1815-1899) Picking Berries oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
EDWARD JOHN CORBETT British (1815-1899) Picking Berries oil on canvas, signed lower right. 29 x 23 3/4 Provenance: Private collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Shannon's