Robert Macfie Scriver Auction Prices and Value Guide
Robert Macfie Scriver auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 505 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Robert Macfie Scriver auction prices: quick answer
Robert Macfie Scriver auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Robert Macfie Scriver
- Source records
- 505
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Robert Macfie Scriver
Robert Macfie Scriver (1914–1999) was an American sculptor celebrated for his bronze works depicting Native American life and Western frontier subjects. Born on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana to Anglophone Quebec parents, Scriver developed a deep familiarity with Blackfoot culture from an early age. He became a dedicated scholar of Blackfoot Indian history and culture, associating with the Blackfoot historian James Willard Schultz during his formative years. This lifelong immersion in the people and traditions of the Northern Plains informed the narrative power and ethnographic detail that distinguish his sculpture. Scriver's bronzes are widely collected and appear regularly at auction, where they are recognized within the Western American art tradition.
Western American Artbronze sculptureNative American figures and Blackfeet cultureWestern frontier and cowboy subjects
Common works and media
Scriver is best known for bronze sculptures portraying Native American figures, Blackfeet cultural scenes, cowboys, horses, and buffalo. His works range from small tabletop editions to large monumental casts. Collectors most frequently encounter figural bronzes depicting individual warriors, riders, and group compositions of Northern Plains life. Bronzes are typically signed and numbered; foundry marks and edition information are important for identification.
Market and appraisal context
Robert Scriver's bronze sculptures appear frequently at auction, with over 500 recorded lots, reflecting sustained collector interest in Western and Native American art. Key factors affecting appraisal include edition size and number, the specific subject (Blackfeet cultural scenes are closely associated with his reputation), scale, patina condition, foundry marks, and documented provenance. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as unsigned or undocumented casts require specialist examination. Comparables should be drawn from public auction records for similar Western bronzes by Scriver and his contemporaries.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Western and Native American Art
- Bronze Sculpture
Value drivers
- Edition size and number matter significantly for bronze sculptures
- Subject matter and scale influence collector demand; Blackfeet and Native American themes are closely associated with Scriver's most recognized work
- Provenance and foundry marks should be verified
Appraisal caveats
- No specific auction records or realized prices are available in this source pack; valuation should reference comparable public auction results.
- Attribution of unsigned or undocumented bronzes requires expert examination.
- Condition of patina and structural integrity strongly affect value in Western bronze sculpture.
Evidence
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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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Robert Macfie Scriver 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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