Sculptures

The Sculpture Department of Gregory’s Auction House is dedicated to the selection and enhancement of antique, modern, nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculptures, addressing collectors, enthusiasts and those wishing to approach the world of sculpture auctions. In particular, each work is carefully followed throughout the entire process, with the aim of identifying the most appropriate sales context and giving it the right visibility on the market.

First of all, behind every sculpture there is a process of study that begins with its provenance, continues through bibliographic research and extends to the analysis of its stylistic, technical and collecting characteristics. Furthermore, this is combined with constant comparison with the art market, which is essential for formulating reliable estimates consistent with the most recent results. Finally, the department agrees a reserve price with the owner, defined according to the characteristics of the work and market dynamics, with the aim of protecting its value during the sale.

In particular, sculpture is an extremely varied field, and this richness makes the work of the department especially stimulating. Indeed, our catalogues include bronzes, marbles, woods, stones, terracottas and ivories, in both small and large dimensions, together with decorative works, religious subjects and collectors’ objects. Overall, each selection is conceived to create a harmonious ensemble capable of bringing different periods, materials and sensibilities into dialogue.

Furthermore, many of the works offered at auction come from private collections, where they have often been kept for years within homes, family collections or collecting contexts with little visibility on the market. Consequently, bringing them back to the attention of new buyers means reactivating their history and creating new opportunities for those wishing to sell sculptures at auction in a serious and qualified manner.

Likewise, alongside the study phase, the department assists clients with practical and continuous support. In particular, from cataloguing to the preparation of accurate condition reports, through to post-sale management, every stage is handled with care. Furthermore, the service includes shipping quotations and the organisation of transport, entrusted to specialised operators with whom the auction house has worked for many years. Finally, assistance with export licenceprocedures makes the entire process simpler and more straightforward.

Gregory’s sculpture catalogues include works of different provenance and types, capable of representing different languages and periods and of attracting the interest of an increasingly broad and international audience. For example, among the most significant results in the European field are a pair of gilt-bronze sculptures with classical figures, attributed to Barthélemy Prieur, dating from the late sixteenth to the early seventeenth century and sold for €26,060.00, and “Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutant”, a bronze sculpture signed by Pius Adamowitsch Welonski, sold for €9,424.00.

Furthermore, within the Italian panorama of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, works by Luciano Minguzzi stand out, including “Fiori della notte”, sold for €12,000.00, and “Due Figure” (1950), a unique bronze sculpture sold for €25,000.00. Likewise, the selection includes works by Cleto Tomba, such as “Natività” and “Festa di paese”, the latter sold for €14,260.00. Finally, alongside these, “Centauressa” by Decimo Passani and “Maschera del vento” by Pietro Melandri reflect the variety of twentieth-century production.

In particular, careful attention is also devoted to the local area, with works such as “Cristo” and “Madonna” by a Bolognese Master Modeller of the eighteenth century, both sold for €11,875.00. Furthermore, among the stone sculptures is “Ascesa” by Giuliano Giuliani, sold for €4,445.00, which maintains a strong connection with the local tradition.

Finally, over time, the acquisition of works from important collections has contributed to building an audience of collectors active at national and international level. Consequently, this makes it possible to enhance works from both Italian production, including artisanal production, and international sculpture, encouraging solid results and lively participation at auction.

Evaluation

Would you like to know the value of your artworks and explore their potential sale on the market?

Our experts are available to provide free and confidential valuations, whether for individual works or entire collections.

You will receive qualified advice and be guided through every stage of the sale process, whether at auction or through private negotiation, with a careful and personalised service.

Images and information regarding your artworks can be sent via:

• email or WeTransfer: aste@gregorysaste.it
• WhatsApp: +39 051 2960945

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