I have an original(I know it is) of a bronze sculpture. Local antique shops will not give appraisals. Is there anyplace on line that(whereby) I can send a picture and get an appraisal?
2007-03-17 08:44:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Show me a pic and I will be glad to do it for you...
You have to post it on here because I don't do E-mails.
Make sure I can see the Signature, the color and the details.
If you don't want to or can't do that... Research the name of the artist. Most bronze work can be attributed to one artist just by the way it looks and how it is cast, presented and even by the subject matter.
Eric Silver is the best metals expert I know of. He is one of the antiques roadshow appraisers. Maybe try and contact him?
Free and a good appraisal are often oxymorons! and anyone you would ask who would be interested in actually purchasing it will almost always low-ball your estimate to their own benefit so...
2007-03-19 05:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bronze sculptures are generally not originals, they are made in editions. You probably have one of the original examples within the edition. If you know the period that the piece is from, and/or the name of the artist, a GOOD antique dealer who specializes in that time period or artist should give you a verbal, informal appraisal.
2007-03-17 08:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Bronze sculptures it would be in your best interest to pay for an appraisal. We routinely see sculptures worth over $1000.00 - $4000.00 that are being sold at yards sales for $150.00- $200.00 because the owner wasn't well informed.
Even later reproductions can be worth several hundred dollars, so it is well worth paying an appraiser to have a look at yours.
"Free Appraisals" are worth exactly what you pay for them ;~), but if you would like a free auction estimate contact sothebys.com.
2007-03-18 05:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by wilcoxandhallappraisers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 07:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try contacting a local appraiser or antique shop who will take you item on consignment. Otherwise you wont get it done for free.
2007-03-18 00:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by rickbrowntravels.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often curators at museums are qualified to give appraisals; though I don't think it'll be free. Remember,you get what you pay for.
2007-03-23 17:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋