Sculpture appraisal from photos: foundry marks and editions, not a painting report
Bronze, ceramic, stone, and mixed sculpture need different photos than a canvas. Foundry marks, edition numbers, and condition drive the file. One signed keep-file is $59.
Not for: A painting-only photo list, a foundry authentication certificate, or a house-value estimate.
Standard signed report $59. Insurance $99. Tax and estate case review $399. Paintings keep /appraisal/paintings.
Comparables for sculpture, not paintings. Sculpture comps follow foundry, edition, size, and medium. A canvas sale is the wrong market. Inspect a finished sculpture sample to see how those citations are written.
Match these: Same artist or foundry when the marks support it; Same medium and similar size; Edition size and cast information when present
Do not use as comps: Painting auction results; A different foundry or an unnumbered “similar bronze”; Asking prices and decorator quotes
What to photograph on a sculpture. Overall views, reverse or underside, foundry marks, signatures, edition numbers, and damage. Include scale. Do not restore first.
Editions vs unique casts. An edition number is evidence, not a certificate. Photos can support an opinion. Some foundry or artist questions still need in-person inspection.
When to use the painting page instead. Paintings, works on paper, and framed 2-D works use /appraisal/paintings. Sculpture stays here. A mixed art lot is a special-projects quote.
Questions
Will this page list bronze auction results?
No. Comps are selected per object in the signed PDF. The sample sculpture reports show how foundry, edition, and sales are cited — they are not a live auction grid.
Can you appraise a sculpture from photos?
Often yes when marks, edition details, scale, and condition are visible. Mechanically complex or high-stakes attribution may still need physical inspection. We refund if the file cannot support the ordered work.
How much does a sculpture appraisal cost here?
Standard signed report $59. Insurance $99. Tax and estate case review $399. A collection is a quote. No published rush dollar.
Is a foundry mark the same as authentication?
No. Marks support identification. They are not automatically a certificate. Acceptance by a foundation, court, or insurer is not guaranteed.
Should I restore a bronze before appraisal?
No. Photograph as found. Later polish or repair can hide evidence.
Do paintings use this page?
No. Use /appraisal/paintings for canvases and works on paper. This URL is sculpture.
Is Instant Screener a sculpture appraisal?
No. Instant Screener is a $9 unsigned first read. The product here is a signed PDF from $59.
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