Edward Berge Auction Prices and Value Guide

Edward Berge auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 185 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Edward Berge auction prices: quick answer

Edward Berge auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Edward Berge
Source records
185
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Edward Berge

Edward Henry Berge (1876–1924) was an American sculptor based in Baltimore, Maryland, best known for bronze monumental works and figurative sculptures executed in a traditional academic style. He trained at the Maryland Institute of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture before continuing his studies at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he worked as an assistant to Auguste Rodin under the guidance of Raoul Verlet. Berge's output stood apart from the avant-garde currents of his time; he adhered to classical modeling techniques for public monuments, nude studies, and religious compositions. Active from roughly 1900 until his death in 1924, Berge remains a recognizable figure among collectors of early-twentieth-century American sculpture, with a steady auction presence driven by his cast-bronze figures and portrait memorials.

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Common works and media

Berge's most frequently encountered works at auction and in collections are cast-bronze figurative sculptures, including monumental public memorials, freestanding nude studies, portrait busts, and religious or allegorical groups. Stone carvings and smaller sculptural objects such as lockets are also documented. Collectors may find reduced-scale versions or studio casts of his larger public commissions, as well as garden-scale bronze figures intended for private settings.

Market and appraisal context

Edward Berge's work appears with some regularity at auction, primarily as cast-bronze figurative sculptures and smaller-scale studies. His connection to Rodin adds a layer of scholarly interest, though his market is driven more by the quality and scale of individual pieces than by name recognition alone. Collectors should consider size, subject (monumental figures and nudes tend to attract stronger bidding), condition of the patina, and any documented exhibition or commission history. Berge's relatively short career limits the volume of available work, but no catalogue raisonné exists, so attribution due diligence is essential before purchase.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: bronze casts and stone carvings are the primary work types encountered at auction
  2. Subject matter: monumental public figures, nude studies, and religious compositions affect collector interest
  3. Provenance: works with documented exhibition or commission history command stronger results
  4. Attribution: as a student and assistant of Auguste Rodin, confirmed attribution and documentation of the Rodin connection may affect value

Appraisal caveats

  • Berge died relatively young at 48, which limits the total body of work and may affect scarcity perceptions.
  • Market data reflects a moderate auction footprint (185 documented lots); individual results vary widely by size, subject, and condition.
  • No catalogue raisonné is cited in available sources, making attribution verification especially important.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Edward Berge worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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