Erte Arctic Sea 1989 Bronze Sculpture: Signature, Edition Number, Patina, Base and Condition

Review an Erte Arctic Sea bronze by documenting signature, edition number, marks, patina, base, surface details, condition, repairs, and documents.

Erte Arctic Sea bronze appraisal reference with signature, edition number, marks, patina, base, surface details, condition, and documents
Erte Arctic Sea bronze appraisal reference with signature, edition number, marks, patina, base, surface details, condition, and documents. Reference image; item-specific appraisal depends on submitted photos and documentation.
Erte Arctic Sea bronze appraisal reference with signature, edition number, marks, patina, base, surface details, condition, and documents
Contextual fine art appraisal image; verify an Erte Arctic Sea bronze through its signature, edition number, patina, base, condition, and documentation.

What to document first

For an Erte Arctic Sea bronze, document the signature, edition number, foundry or publisher marks, base, patina, cold-painted areas, and any certificate or invoice. Small condition differences can materially affect confidence.

Avoid polishing or altering the surface before appraisal. Patina, paint, base condition, repairs, and replaced components should be photographed in detail and compared with documented examples.

Value factors

Value depends on attribution, originality evidence, condition, rarity, subject matter, date, completeness, and buyer demand. The strongest appraisal file keeps confirmed facts separate from assumptions and explains any uncertainty plainly.

No public market evidence are asserted here. Use verified sold records, specialist databases, and object-specific evidence before relying on any market range.

When to request an appraisal

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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 are educational comparables (not a guarantee of price for your specific item).

Shown USD range: USD 1,600-USD 5,750. Median of these 6 USD examples: USD 2,250.

Image Description Auction house Date Lot Reported price realized
Auction comp thumbnail for ERTE, 'ARCTIC SEA', BRONZE SCULPTURE, 280/375 (Ahlers & Ogletree Inc., Lot 431) ERTE, 'ARCTIC SEA', BRONZE SCULPTURE, 280/375 Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. 2025-07-31 431 USD 2,750
ERTE Arctic Sea Art Deco Lady L/E Bronze Sculpture Hill Auction Gallery 2020-05-27 30 USD 2,250
ERTE "ARCTIC SEA" POLYCRHOME BRONZE SCULPTURE Elite Auctioneers, LLC 2023-05-30 1 USD 2,000
Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990) 1985 "Arctic Sea" Limited Edition Signed Sculpture Numbered 372/375 *STUNNING* W/Original Packaging GWS Auctions 2016-09-17 20F USD 5,750
Auction comp thumbnail for ERTE ART DECO BRONZE, ARCTIC SEA. (William Smith Auctions, Lot 307) ERTE ART DECO BRONZE, ARCTIC SEA. William Smith Auctions 2025-01-08 307 USD 1,600
Romain de Tirtoff called Erte, Arctic Sea Bronze Alex Cooper 2024-09-27 1455 USD 2,250

Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.

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