Value of old bronze sculptures
Old bronze sculpture value depends on artist, foundry, casting quality, edition, patina, subject, size, condition, provenance, and authenticity.
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Start with all marks: artist signature, foundry stamp, edition number, inscriptions, plaques, base, underside, and patina. Then compare to sold examples with the same attribution level.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, medium, edition, subject, and demand can materially change value.
Quick value checklist
- Photograph the whole work, close details, back, frame or base, signature, labels, condition issues, and scale.
- Include medium, dimensions, provenance, receipts, certificates, gallery labels, and prior appraisal records.
- Show damage clearly: fading, tears, cracks, repairs, stains, losses, overpaint, chips, surface wear, or unstable mounting.
Key value drivers
- Artist, foundry, edition, casting quality, patina, subject, scale, and provenance drive value.
- After-casts, reproductions, missing bases, surface polishing, and repairs can reduce value.
- Bronze color alone does not prove age or quality.
Note: We couldn’t find enough auction records that directly match Value of old bronze sculptures to publish a defensible price table. If you are valuing a specific item, include its maker, model, material, photos, and condition so the search can be narrowed.
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 10,000. Median of these 15 USD examples: USD 400.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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DAVE McGARY BRONZE SCULPTURE | O'Gallerie | 2024-04-02 | 450 | USD 10,000 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Bronze Sculpture of Classical Female Figure on Marble Base C1890 | Winfield Auction Gallery | 2025-03-15 | 7169 | USD 400 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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MIA KRANTZ BRONZE SCULPTURE | Midnight Sun Antique Auction | 2015-01-17 | 206 | USD 45 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Bronze Sculpture of Young Courtier Gripping Sword Signed Rambaud | Winfield Auction Gallery | 2025-03-15 | 7174 | USD 250 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Dumaige- Large Bronze Sculpture | Antique Reader | 2015-02-09 | 117 | USD 2,100 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Andor Ruff Austrian Antique Bronze Sculpture Of Skier, Signed | Lion and Unicorn | 2022-12-18 | 282 | USD 250 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Bruno Luna (b. 1963) Bronze Sculpture | Helmuth Stone | 2022-12-04 | 242 | USD 100 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Large Antique Bronze Sculpture BACCHANTE & INFANT FAUN After Frederick MacMonnies, 1894 | Worthington Galleries | 2020-12-06 | 370 | USD 6,000 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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BRONZE SCULPTURE "THE LOVERS" | Freeman's | 2005-02-04 | 341 | USD 176 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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BRONZE AUDUBON ANTIQUE SCULPTURE | Chandler's International Auction | 2015-05-30 | 781 | USD 600 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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C. (Cyrus) E. (Edwin)Dallin bronze sculpture | Stephenson's Auction | 2015-04-17 | 318 | USD 1,500 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture | Kodner Galleries | 2026-02-04 | 136 | USD 70 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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DAVID ADICKES COWBOY BRONZE SCULPTURE | Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions | 2024-09-08 | 179 | USD 4,500 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique French "Napoleon" Bronze Sculpture | Market Auctions | 2024-08-28 | 5 | USD 150 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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REMINGTON 'MOUNTAIN MAN' BRONZE SCULPTURE | Midnight Sun Antique Auction | 2024-01-28 | 124 | USD 425 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
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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