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Updated May 9, 2026

Bronze Sculptures Value: Artist Attribution, Foundry Marks, Edition, Size, Patina, Condition and Provenance

Learn what affects bronze sculpture value, including artist attribution, foundry marks, edition, size, patina, condition, provenance, and market-evidence fit.

Bronze sculptures value reference with artist attribution, foundry marks, edition, size, patina, condition, provenance, and market-evidence fit
Bronze sculptures value reference with artist attribution, foundry marks, edition, size, patina, condition, provenance, and market-evidence fit. Reference image; item-specific appraisal depends on submitted photos and documentation.

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The quick answer

Bronze sculpture value usually comes from artist attribution, edition, foundry, subject, scale, condition, provenance, and buyer demand. A decorative bronze and a documented artist bronze are different markets.

What collectors check first

Collectors look for the artist, foundry, edition, size, casting quality, patina, subject, documentation, and condition. Missing evidence usually broadens or weakens a value opinion.

Condition that matters

Patina loss, repairs, cracks, bent elements, missing parts, loose bases, outdoor corrosion, and aggressive cleaning can affect market confidence.

How to choose market evidence

Market evidence should match artist, subject, edition, foundry, size, condition, and documentation. Broad bronze results can be misleading.

Before selling

Gather dimensions, weight, photos, provenance, and condition notes before listing. Shipping, insurance, and base stability can affect the best sale route.

What similar items actually sold for

To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific bronze sculpture.

Shown USD range: USD 45-USD 4,500. Median of these 11 USD examples: USD 650.

Comparable What sold Auction house Date Lot Source-reported amount
Bronze sculpture of a seated child figure on a small rocking chair, holding a doll or companion, with a tall vertical back post and curved runners. MIA KRANTZ BRONZE SCULPTURE Midnight Sun Antique Auction 2015-01-17 206 USD 45
Antoine Bouraine Bronze Sculpture sold by Donley Auction Services, lot 1433 — auction record photograph Antoine Bouraine Bronze Sculpture Donley Auction Services 2022-10-22 1433 USD 1,200
Ken Rowe Bronze Sculpture Bears sold by Revere Auctions, lot 112 — auction record photograph Ken Rowe Bronze Sculpture Bears Revere Auctions 2018-06-23 112 USD 1,000
Blair Buswell Bronze Sculpture, Gentleman's Game or Driver sold by Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals, lot 979 — auction record photograph Blair Buswell Bronze Sculpture, Gentleman's Game or Driver Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals 2021-07-25 979 USD 650
Large Chinese Bronze Sculpture sold by Orion Antiques, lot 50 — auction record photograph Large Chinese Bronze Sculpture Orion Antiques 2025-08-28 50 USD 60
Ken Rowe "Muchas Grasses" Bronze Sculpture sold by Bradford's, lot 5062 — auction record photograph Ken Rowe "Muchas Grasses" Bronze Sculpture Bradford's 2020-08-09 5062 USD 1,350
19th century bronze sculpture. sold by Alma, lot 311 — auction record photograph 19th century bronze sculpture. Alma 2018-07-01 311 USD 90
Laran Ghiglieri Eagle Approach Bronze Sculpture sold by Amero Auctions, lot 354 — auction record photograph Laran Ghiglieri Eagle Approach Bronze Sculpture Amero Auctions 2020-01-05 354 USD 500
Victor Salmones Original figural bronze sculpture signed sold by Orrill's Auction, lot 179 — auction record photograph Victor Salmones Original figural bronze sculpture signed Orrill's Auction 2015-07-07 179 USD 45
Bronze cowboy-style figure sculpture standing on a rectangular base, wearing a red scarf and holding a hat at the side. DAVID ADICKES COWBOY BRONZE SCULPTURE Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions 2024-09-08 179 USD 4,500
They loved the Saturday drive with endless blue skies (blue patina bronze sculpture) by Gillie and Marc sold by Gillie & Marc Pty Ltd, lot 207 — auction record photograph They loved the Saturday drive with endless blue skies (blue patina bronze sculpture) by Gillie and Marc Gillie & Marc Pty Ltd 2019-11-03 207 AUD 900
Susan Kliewer Maria Bronze Sculpture sold by Revere Auctions, lot 116 — auction record photograph Susan Kliewer Maria Bronze Sculpture Revere Auctions 2018-06-23 116 USD 850
How these auction records were verified

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