Online Sculpture & Works of Art Valuations

If you'd like to get a sculpture appraisal, one of the fastest and easiest ways is with Value My Stuff Now. Whether you have an original sculpture or a bronze multiple edition, our online sculpture specialists can give you an honest and objective appraisal within 48 hours. Simply upload a photograph to get started. Our clients also use our online sculpture appraisal service to find out the value of a work before buying it from an auction, a dealer, Ebay or privately. The valuation we provide will give you a useful guide, letting you know whether the price you're paying is reasonable.

Our Works of Art & Sculpture Experts

Our Works of Art and Sculpture specialists have combined experience of over 80 years within the auction business. With one expert specialising in Mediaeval sculpture, another in Renaissance works of art and a third expert focusing on 19th century sculpture, they offer an unrivalled depth of expertise. With unprecedented record breaking auction results for top quality items, the sculpture market is a vibrant one, where many new buyers have stepped in assembling unique collections.

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The Market for Sculpture and Works of Art

No matter what the economic climate, there will always be a good market for high-quality or rare sculptures. At a recent Sotheby's auction in London, the world record for the highest price paid for a work of art was broken by 'L'Homme qui Marche I', a bronze sculpture by Swiss artist Giacometti. It was bought for $104.3 million, $85 million more than the starting bid. In 2009, a bronze edition of Degas's 'Little Dancer' statue was sold at a Sotheby's auction for £13.3 million, £8 million more than was paid for it five years earlier. One of only ten copies remaining in private hands, this three-foot high statue was one of 28 cast in 1922. The original was made in 1881 from a combination of fabric and wax and is currently on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Furthermore, Edgar Degas' (1834-1917) 'Petite danseuse de quatorze ans', sold at Sotheby's New York in February 2009 for over $13 million.

Antique sculptures, such as Gothic or Renaissance works of art, can also achieve some staggering prices: a South German limewood figure of saint Catherine, by Tilman Riemenschneider (1460-1431) sold for over $6 million in 2008 and Austrian lead bust of the so-called 'Ill humored man', by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, after 1770, sold for $5.6 million. A 12th century crucifixion, Burgundy, sold for €112,676 at Piasa in Paris in 2008.

How to determine the Value of your Sculpture

Sculptures can be made from a wide variety of materials and this is important to consider when getting a sculpture appraisal. Terracotta, bronze, gilt bronze, wood, stone, marble, alabaster and plaster are all commonly used in sculpture. Because many of these materials are quite expensive and the process of sculpting can often take longer than other artworks, sculpture has been considered throughout history as an elite item only for the very wealthy. However, due to recent developments, such as better casting techniques and the advent of new materials, a fresh market has emerged for sculptures of low to middle value (approximately £300 to £3,000).

Besides the materials used, there are a variety of attributes that can affect a sculpture appraisal. These include the age of the piece, the artist, the condition of the work and the subject matter. If it's a limited edition, the rarity is also important to consider when getting a sculpture appraisal. Whether you're simply curious about your treasure, if you need to get your item insured or if you want to decide a price for selling at an auction or to a dealer, our online sculpture valuations can help you determine the value of the work.

Get a Sculpture Appraisal Today

If you'd like to get a sculpture appraisal from our online specialist, simply upload a photograph and tell us any other details you know about the item, be sure to let us know the approximate height, as scale can be difficult to judge in a photograph. Within 48 hours, our specialists will consider the information provided and then send you a sculpture appraisal, including a printable certificate and a web certificate that can be used on internet selling platforms such as eBay.