Free sculpture appraisal app
A free sculpture appraisal app helps identify material, subject, artist or foundry marks, edition, condition, and the right next step before moving, cleaning, or selling a sculpture.
Found artwork and want to know if it matters?
Upload photos. We identify the object, check real sales, and show the right appraisal path.
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Start with material and markings: bronze, marble, wood, silver, plaster, resin, patina, signature, foundry stamp, edition number, base, and repairs.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, medium, edition, subject, and demand can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Photograph all sides, base, underside, signature, foundry mark, edition, plaques, joins, patina, chips, cracks, and repairs.
- Measure height, width, depth, weight if safe, and base dimensions.
- Include provenance, invoices, gallery labels, certificates, prior appraisals, and shipping records.
What changes the answer
- Artist, foundry, material, edition, scale, condition, provenance, and subject drive sculpture value.
- Bronze, marble, wood, silver, and decorative castings compare differently.
- After-cast, reproduction, repair, surface cleaning, and missing bases can materially affect value.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
Recent sculpture records show how material, attribution, scale, and subject change the market read. These are market examples, not promises for your artwork.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver sculpture | Bradford's | May 3, 2026 | After Frederic Remington, Bronco Buster, fine silver sculpture | USD 65,000 | Material value, subject, and attribution can create an unusual high-value case. |
| Marble sculpture | Antiqon | May 3, 2026 | Marble sculpture The Bathing Venus, Europe, 19th to early 20th century | EUR 7,500 | Material, age, subject, scale, and condition all need review. |
| Gilt bronze figure | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Antique Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bhaisajyaguru, 18th century | AUD 5,000 | Cultural context, age, material, and authenticity can matter greatly. |
Condition and authenticity cautions
Do not polish bronze, clean patina, repair chips, or detach a base before documentation. Surface and marks may be central evidence.
Use a professional appraisal or authentication path when the artwork may be significant, has legal use, or depends on artist attribution.
When the free screener is enough
Use the free screener when you need first-pass identification, condition review, and market direction before selling, donating, reframing, cleaning, or ordering a formal appraisal.
When to get a professional appraisal
Use a professional appraisal for insurance, estate, donation, legal, or higher-value sale decisions. See the professional sample report.
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FAQ
Can a sculpture be appraised from photos?
Photos can support first-pass identification and market triage. Formal appraisal may require more evidence for marks, material, condition, or authenticity.
Should I polish a bronze sculpture?
Usually no. Patina and surface are part of the evidence and may affect value.
What photos matter most for sculpture?
All sides, base, underside, marks, edition, patina, damage, and scale are most useful.
Need a clearer art answer?
Upload photos. Appraisily identifies the artwork, checks real sales where available, and shows whether a free screen or professional report makes sense.
Start with the free screenerStart a professional appraisalSee a sample report